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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We neither of us perform to strangers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote implies that true authenticity is revealed only in the presence of those we know well.
In this quote, Jane Austen highlights the notion that individuals tend to show a different side of themselves to those they do not know intimately. It suggests that our true selves are often hidden from strangers and can only be expressed in comfortable, familiar relationships where there is trust and understanding.
Themes
AuthenticityRelationshipsTrustIntimacyFriendship
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of close relationships, citing this quote would emphasize the value of authenticity.
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