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“She was determined to drop his acquaintance immediately, and she was very thankful that she had never been acquainted with him at all. She wished with all her heart Combe Magna was not so near Cleveland; but it did not signify, for it was a great deal too far off to visit; she hated him so much…” quote by Jane Austen
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““She was determined to drop his acquaintance immediately, and she was very thankful that she had never been acquainted with him at all. She wished with all her heart Combe Magna was not so near Cleveland; but it did not signify, for it was a great deal too far off to visit; she hated him so much that she was resolved never to mention his name again, and she should tell everybody she saw, how good-for-nothing he was.””

Jane Austen

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Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813

She resolves to cut ties with a disliked man, wishing he were far away, and vows to spread negative rumors about him.

In simple terms: She wants to avoid him completely and ruin his reputation.

Key Takeaway

Cut toxic relationships and protect your peace.

Themes

relationships conflict reputation revenge

Mood

resentful determined

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • social circles
  • workplace gossip

Key Concepts

social dynamics psychology defense mechanisms

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is it healthier to ignore or confront?
  • What are the risks of gossip?
A Different Perspective

She may be spreading falsehoods, which can backfire socially.

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