Love Quote by Charlotte Brontë
““Is it really for love he is going to marry you?” She asked. I was so hurt by her coldness and scepticism that the tears rose to my eyes. “I am sorry to grieve you,” pursued the widow; “but you are so young, and so little acquainted with men, I wished to put you on your guard. It is an old saying that ‘all is not gold that glitters;’ and in this case I do fear there will be something found to be different to what either you or I expect.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847
The speaker warns a young lover that love may be deceptive and that appearances can be misleading.
In simple terms: Love can be deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Beware of superficial judgments.
Themes
love
trust
deception
Mood
melancholic
cautious
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- courtship
- family advice
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
psychology
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust first impressions?
- How do you differentiate genuine affection from illusion?
A Different Perspective
The warning may reflect personal insecurity rather than universal truth.
