Candour Quote by Jane Austen
““I know you do; and it is that which makes the wonder. With your good sense, to be so honestly blind to the follies and nonsense of others! Affectation of candour is common enough—one meets with it everywhere. But to be candid without ostentation or design—to take the good of everybody's character and make it still better, and say nothing of the bad—belongs to you alone. And so you like this man's sisters, too, do you? Their manners are not equal to his.””
About This Quote
True candor is rare; it involves sincere honesty without self‑promotion, unlike common affectation.
In simple terms: Genuine honesty is uncommon.
Key Takeaway
Seek sincere honesty.
Themes
honesty
social etiquette
authenticity
relationships
Mood
thoughtful
observational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- friendship
- social gatherings
Key Concepts
integrity
social perception
Practical Applications
- practice honest communication without flattery
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you been truly candid?
- How to balance honesty and kindness?
A Different Perspective
People often mask honesty with affectation.
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