Persuasion Quote by Jane Austen
““If I was wrong in yielding to persuasion once, remember that it was to persuasion exerted on the side of safety, not of risk. When I yielded, I thought it was to duty." (Anne to Captain Wentworth)””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Persuasion by Jane Austen, 1817
Yielding to persuasion can feel safe, but it may conflict with deeper duty, prompting reflection on true motivations.
In simple terms: Choosing safety over duty can be misleading.
Key Takeaway
Examine when safety masks true responsibility.
Themes
duty
persuasion
self‑reflection
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationship choices
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
ethical conflict
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you chosen safety over what you felt was right?
- How can you discern genuine duty from comforting persuasion?
A Different Perspective
Safety can be a subtle form of coercion that obscures real obligations.
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