Seldom Quote by Jane Austen
““Seldom, very seldom does complete truth belong to any human disclosure; seldom can it happen that something is not a little disguised, or a little mistaken; but where, as in this case, though the conduct is mistaken, the feelings are not, it may not be very material.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Emma, 1815
Truth is rarely absolute in human communication; it is often partially hidden or mistaken, yet sincere feelings may still be genuine.
In simple terms: Truth is often incomplete, but feelings can be true.
Key Takeaway
Recognize nuance in honesty.
Themes
truth
communication
perception
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- interpersonal relationships
- conflict resolution
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
subjectivity
human error
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine feeling from misleading words?
- When should you trust intuition over facts?
A Different Perspective
Truth may be distorted by bias.
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