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“She will be more hurt by it, for Robert always was her favourite. —She will be more hurt by it, and on the same principle will forgive him much sooner.” quote by Jane Austen
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““She will be more hurt by it, for Robert always was her favourite. —She will be more hurt by it, and on the same principle will forgive him much sooner.””

Jane Austen

About This Quote

Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, 1813

A character will be more hurt by a betrayal because of deep affection, yet forgiveness may come quickly due to that same bond.

In simple terms: Strong feelings cause both pain and swift forgiveness.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the power of deep emotional ties.

Themes

love betrayal forgiveness emotion

Mood

thoughtful empathetic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

attachment theory emotional resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why does love sometimes speed forgiveness?
  • Can hurt be avoided in close relationships?
A Different Perspective

Forgiveness may be superficial if driven by dependency.

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