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.
Jane AustenRead
He then departed, to make himself still more interesting, in the midst of a heavy rain.
Interpretation
The quote humorously suggests that someone can enhance their appeal by choosing a dramatic exit, even in poor weather.
This quote from Jane Austen embodies the wit of her characters and the human tendency to seek attention and intrigue even when circumstances are less than ideal. By departing in a heavy rain, the individual not only creates a memorable impression but also highlights the absurdity of striving to be interesting in any situation, no matter how unfavorable.
In practice
Use this quote to lighten the mood at a party where someone is making a dramatic entrance or exit.
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.
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.
He certainly is very agreeable, and I give you leave to like him. You have liked many a stupider person.
A person who is knowingly bent on bad behavior, gets upset when better behavior is expected of them.
You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. Tell me not that I am too late, that such precious feelings are gone for ever.
She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! She must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.
I think as much as I talk about humour being a defence mechanism, I'm also really grateful that I developed it, because I now have it as a choice, rather than a panic button. I feel like it's there if I want to use it. It's fun.
I'm saving that rocker for the day when I feel as old as I really am.
One can never have enough socks
Comedy needs to happen naturally and be in touch with the character. When you see that guy in your office that everybody laughs at, he doesn't think he's funny. He's just being him, and that's the joke.
People are always asking me in interviews, 'What do you think of foreign affairs?' I just say, 'I've had a few.'
When men drink, then they are rich and successful and win lawsuits and are happy and help their friends. Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.
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