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“[...]e eu seria a primeira a fechar os olhos a seu orgulho, se ele não tivesse ferido o meu.” quote by Jane Austen
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““[...]e eu seria a primeira a fechar os olhos a seu orgulho, se ele não tivesse ferido o meu.””

Jane Austen

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A speaker would close her eyes to a lover's pride unless it had caused her personal pain.

In simple terms: She would ignore pride unless it hurt her.

Key Takeaway

Guard against pride that harms you.

Themes

pride love self‑protection

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary emotional

When to use this quote

  • romantic relationships
  • family conflicts
  • friendship disputes

Key Concepts

emotional intelligence personal boundaries

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you let pride dictate your reactions?
  • When does protecting yourself become avoidance?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be a protective shield, but may also blind you to truth.

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