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“Anne hoped she had outlived the age of blushing; but the age of emotion she certainly had not.” quote by Jane Austen
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“Anne hoped she had outlived the age of blushing; but the age of emotion she certainly had not.”

Jane Austen

About This Quote

Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813

She recognizes that while youthful embarrassment fades, deep feelings persist throughout life.

In simple terms: Blushing fades, emotions stay.

Key Takeaway

Embrace emotional growth.

Themes

growth emotion age self-awareness

Mood

reflective nostalgic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • personal reflection
  • maturity
  • self-acceptance

Key Concepts

psychology human development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you manage lingering strong emotions?
  • What does “outlived the age of blushing” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can become overwhelming without self‑regulation.

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