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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I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enjoyment should not be postponed until perfect conditions arise.
In this quote, Jane Austen emphasizes the importance of seizing moments of joy and not waiting for ideal circumstances that may never come. It highlights a proactive approach to happiness, suggesting that one should create opportunities for enjoyment rather than waiting for them to appear.
Themes
EnjoymentOpportunityHappinessLifeJoy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about living in the moment.
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