Jane austen Quote by Jane Austen
““Dear, dear Norland,' said Elinor, 'probably looks much as it always does at this time of year. The woods and walks thickly covered with dead leaves.' 'Oh!' cried Marianne, 'with what transporting sensations have I formerly seen them fall! How have I delighted, as I walked, to see them driven in showers about me by the wind! What feelings have they, the season, the air altogether inspired! Now there is no one to regard them. They are seen only as a nuisance, swept hastily off, and driven as much as possible from the sight.' 'It is not everyone,' said Elinor, 'who has your passion for dead leaves.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, 1811
The passage contrasts one character’s vivid, emotional appreciation of autumn leaves with another’s indifferent, practical view, highlighting how personal passion shapes perception of the same scene.
In simple terms: Passion changes how we see ordinary things.
Key Takeaway
Notice what you love and share it.
Themes
perception
emotion
nature
literature
contrast
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
descriptive
philosophical
When to use this quote
- autumn walks
- nature observation
- creative writing
- teaching literature
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Romanticism
subjectivity
sensory experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your mood affect what you notice?
- Can you find beauty in mundane details?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone experiences the same intensity; some may find the focus on dead leaves trivial.
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