Austen Quote by Jane Austen
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““Her [Mrs Croft's] manners were open, easy, and decided, like one who had no distrust of herself, and no doubts of what to do; without any approach to coarseness, however, or any want of good humour. Anne gave her credit, indeed, for feelings of great consideration towards herself, in all that related to Kellynch; and it pleased her.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen, 1814
A character is confident, gracious, and self‑assured, showing kindness without being coarse, and she values herself and others.
In simple terms: Self‑assured kindness and humility.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate confidence and genuine courtesy.
Themes
confidence
humility
kindness
self‑respect
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
literary
character analysis
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- social gatherings
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
social grace
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confidence affect your interactions?
- When do you balance humility with self‑respect?
A Different Perspective
May be perceived as overly self‑confident in some cultures.
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