Dance Quote by Jane Austen
““First of all, he asked Miss Lucas. I was so vexed to see him stand up with her! But, however, he did not admire her at all; indeed, nobody can, you know; and he seemed quite struck with Jane as she was going down the dance. So he inquired who she was, and got introduced, and asked her for the two next. Then the two third he danced with Miss King, and the two fourth with Maria Lucas, and the two fifth with Jane again, and two sixth with Lizzy and the Boulanger -" "If he had ha any compassion for me," cried her husband impatiently, "he would not have danced half so much! For God's sake, say no more of his partners. O that he had sprained his ankle in the first dance!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
A man obsessively dances with many partners, causing frustration for his wife who wishes he had been less attentive to others.
In simple terms: A husband’s excessive dancing irritates his wife.
Key Takeaway
Limit social interactions that cause distress.
Themes
marriage
jealousy
social etiquette
gender roles
Mood
irritated
exasperated
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- wedding receptions
- social gatherings
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
courtship
social expectations
emotional neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attention to others affect marital harmony?
- What boundaries are healthy in social settings?
A Different Perspective
Excessive socializing can damage trust.
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