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Sensibility Quote by Ignatius Sancho

“Dame Sancho would be better if she cared less. I am her barometer- if a sigh escapes me, it is answered by a tear in her eye; I oft assume a gaiety to illume her dear sensibility with a smile- which twenty years ago almost bewitched me; and mark! after twenty years enjoyment, constitutes my…” quote by Ignatius Sancho
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““Dame Sancho would be better if she cared less. I am her barometer- if a sigh escapes me, it is answered by a tear in her eye; I oft assume a gaiety to illume her dear sensibility with a smile- which twenty years ago almost bewitched me; and mark! after twenty years enjoyment, constitutes my highest pleasure!””

Ignatius Sancho

About This Quote

Source Play: The Merry Wives of Windsor (adapted), 1730

A lover measures his beloved’s emotions through his own, finding joy in her reactions and seeing her happiness as his greatest pleasure.

In simple terms: He gauges her feelings by his own, finding joy in her happiness.

Key Takeaway

Align your joy with her well‑being.

Themes

love empathy reflection pleasure connection

Mood

tender thoughtful

Type

dramatic romantic

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • friendship
  • artistic collaboration
  • parent‑child relationship

Key Concepts

emotional mirroring reciprocal affection psychological insight

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does she truly feel?
  • Can love exist without self‑sacrifice?
A Different Perspective

His perspective may ignore her independent desires.

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