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“for though a very few hours spent in the hard labor of incessant talking will dispatch more subjects that can really be in common between two rational creatures, yet for the lovers is different. Between them no subject is finished; no communication is ever made, till it has been made at least…” quote by Jane Austen
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““for though a very few hours spent in the hard labor of incessant talking will dispatch more subjects that can really be in common between two rational creatures, yet for the lovers is different. Between them no subject is finished; no communication is ever made, till it has been made at least twenty times over.””

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.

Intimate conversation requires repeated exchange; true understanding between lovers emerges only after many dialogues, not a single discussion.

In simple terms: Lovers need many talks to truly connect

Key Takeaway

Value deep, ongoing communication in relationships

Themes

communication relationships intimacy

Mood

intimate analytical

Type

literary advisory

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage counseling
  • friendship
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes repeated dialogue essential for intimacy?
  • How can we ensure conversations stay productive?
A Different Perspective

Even with many talks, misunderstandings can persist

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