Marriage Quote by Jane Austen
““after all that is bewitching in the idea of a single and constant attachment, and all that can be said of one's happiness depending entirely on any particular person, it is not meant--it is not fit--it is not possible that it should be so. --Edward will marry Lucy””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811
Attachment to a single person cannot guarantee happiness; dependence on others is unreliable and unattainable.
In simple terms: Relying on one person for joy is impossible.
Key Takeaway
Seek self‑reliance for fulfillment.
Themes
love
dependence
self‑worth
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- mental health
Key Concepts
attachment
happiness
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate joy within yourself?
- What does independence mean to you?
A Different Perspective
People may still find deep connection despite independence.
![“Everybody is taken in at some period or another. [...] In marriage especially. [...] There is not one in a hundred of either sex, who is not taken in when they marry. Look where I will, I see that it is so; and I feel that it must be so, when I consider that it is, of all transactions, the one in…” quote by Jane Austen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/37a/jane-austen-39_marriage_everybody-is-taken-in-at-some-period-or_7175.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
