Every moment Quote by Jane Austen
““Marianne would have thought herself very inexcusable had she been able to sleep at all the first night after parting from Willoughby. She would have been ashamed to look her family in the face the next morning, had she not risen from her bed in more need of repose than when she lay down in it. But the feelings which made such composure a disgrace, left her in no danger of incurring it. She was awake the whole night, and she wept the greatest part of it. She got up with an head-ache, was unable to talk, and unwilling to take any nourishment; giving pain every moment to her mother and sisters, and forbidding all attempt at consolation from either. Her sensibility was potent enough!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, 1811
Marianne's intense emotions prevent her from sleeping, causing suffering and self‑consciousness despite her outward composure.
In simple terms: She feels so upset she cannot rest.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge pain instead of masking it.
Themes
emotion
self‑consciousness
health
family
grief
Mood
sad
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- nighttime insomnia
- family support
- mental health coping
- self‑care routines
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional regulation
social expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal suffering with caring for others?
- What signs show you’re neglecting self‑care?
A Different Perspective
She may be suppressing her needs to protect others, worsening her condition.
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