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“An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.” quote by Jane Austen
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“An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.”

Jane Austen

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Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813

Describes the content of and engaged woman, contrasting her with a disengaged one.

In simple terms: An engaged woman is content and safe; a disengaged one lacks that.

Key Takeaway

Value personal engagement and self‑satisfaction.

Themes

relationships self‑esteem contentment

Mood

reflective observational

Type

literary social

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • self‑improvement
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology social dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does engagement affect personal well‑being?
  • What does “engaged” truly mean?
A Different Perspective

May overgeneralize; cultural context differs.

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