Anne Quote by Jane Austen
““Anne was now at hand to take up her own cause, and the sincerity of her manner being soon sufficient to convince him, where conviction was at least very agreeable, he had no farther scruples as to her being left to dine alone, though he still wanted her to join them in the evening, when the child might be at rest for the night, and kindly urged her to let him come and fetch her; but she was quite unpersuadable and this being the case, she had ere long the pleasure of seeing them set off together in high spirits. They were gone, she hoped, to be happy, however oddly constructed such happiness might seem; as for herself, she was left with as many sensations of comfort, as were, perhaps ever likely to be hers. She knew herself to be of the first utility to the child; and what was it to her, if Frederick Wentworth were only half a mile distant, making himself agreeable to others!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Persuasion by Jane Austen, 1817
Anne gains independence and confidence, choosing her own path despite social expectations.
In simple terms: Anne decides her own future.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal agency.
Themes
independence
self‑determination
social norms
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- family dynamics
- personal relationships
- asserting boundaries
Key Concepts
feminist literature
character growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assert independence in constrained settings?
- What fears hold you back from choosing your own path?
A Different Perspective
Social pressure may still limit choices.
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