Adherence Quote by Jane Austen
“It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
The narrator criticizes a man's loss of integrity and principle, lamenting his moral decline.
In simple terms: He has lost honesty and moral standards.
Key Takeaway
Uphold integrity in all actions.
Themes
ethics
character
integrity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
literary
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- professional conduct
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
moral philosophy
personal virtue
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives a person away from integrity?
- How can one restore lost principles?
A Different Perspective
People may change despite criticism.
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