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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There is a monsterous deal of stupid quizzing, & common-place nonsense talked, but scarcely any wit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A critique of the mundane conversations that lack intelligence and humor.
In this quote, Jane Austen expresses her frustration with the prevalence of trivial and dull dialogues in society, suggesting that while people engage in a lot of questioning and banter, true wit and cleverness are surprisingly rare. This highlights the contrast between superficial communication and meaningful, insightful exchange.
Themes
HumorWitSocietyCommunicationConversation
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a speech on the importance of meaningful conversations at a social gathering.
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