Rain Quote by Jane Austen
““How horrid all this is!" said he. "Such weather makes every thing and every body disgusting. Dulness is as much produced within doors as without, by rain. It makes one detest all one's acquaintance. What the devil does Sir John mean by not having a billiard room in his house? How few people know what comfort is! Sir John is as stupid as the weather.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, Jane Austen, 1811
He laments the oppressive weather and lack of comforts, linking external gloom to inner misery and social expectations.
In simple terms: He feels miserable because of bad weather and lack of comforts.
Key Takeaway
Find comfort beyond external conditions.
Themes
weather
discontent
social critique
Mood
melancholic
ironic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- Victorian society
- personal mood
- home life
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
melancholy
environmental influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you cope with external gloom?
- What comforts can you create internally?
A Different Perspective
Weather cannot always be controlled, limiting comfort.
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