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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Nobody could catch cold by the sea; nobody wanted appetite by the sea; nobody wanted spirits; nobody wanted strength. Sea air was healing, softening, relaxing - fortifying and bracing - seemingly just as was wanted - sometimes one, sometimes the other. If the sea breeze failed, the seabath was the certain corrective; and where bathing disagreed, the sea air alone was evidently designed by nature for the cure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The sea has healing properties that positively affect both body and mind.
In this quote, Jane Austen emphasizes the restorative and invigorating qualities of the sea air and the ocean itself. She suggests that nature, specifically the seaside environment, provides physical and emotional healing, making people feel better and rejuvenated, whether through fresh air or bathing in the sea. The various benefits of the sea are highlighted, indicating that it serves as a natural remedy for various ailments and a source of strength.
Themes
SeaHealingNatureAirStrengthRelaxation
In practice
Example use cases
During a beach retreat, I shared Jane Austen's quote to highlight the rejuvenating effects of the ocean.
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