I pay very little regard...to what any young person says on the subject of marriage. If they profess a disinclination for it, I only set it down that they have not yet seen the right person.
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The Very first moment I beheld him, my heart was irrevocably gone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses the overwhelming and instant feeling of love at first sight.
In this quote, Jane Austen captures the essence of love at first sight, illustrating how powerful and consuming an immediate attraction can be. The phrase 'my heart was irrevocably gone' signifies that once this deep connection was felt, it could not be undone or ignored, indicating the profound impact that such moments can have on our emotions and lives.
Themes
LoveAttractionHeartFeelingsEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, to describe how two people fell in love instantly.
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