Dates Quote by Jane Austen
““I purposefully abstain from dates on this occasion,that very one may be liberty to fix their own,aware that the cure of unconquerable passions,and the transfer of unchanging attachments,must vary much as to time in different people.---I only entreat every body to believe that exactly at the time when it was quite natural that it should be so, and not a week earlier,Edmund did cease to care about Miss Crawford, and become anxious to marry Fanny,as Fanny herself could desire.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811
Choosing personal freedom over imposed relationships allows authentic self‑determination.
In simple terms: Freedom beats forced romance.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize personal autonomy in relationships.
Themes
freedom
love
choice
Mood
contemplative
romantic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage decisions
- personal boundaries
- self‑discovery
Key Concepts
autonomy
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What does personal liberty mean to you?
- How can you balance desire and autonomy?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure can limit perceived freedom.
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