Heart Quote by Jane Austen
““Soon, however, she began to reason with herself, and try to be feeling less. Eight years, almost eight years had passed, since all had been given up. How absurd to be resuming the agitation which such an interval had banished into distance and indistinctness! What might not eight years do? Events of every description, changes, alienations, removals,--all, all must be comprised in it; and oblivion of the past--how natural, how certain too! It included nearly a third part of her own life. Alas! with all her reasonings, she found, that to retentive feelings eight years may be little more than nothing.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Persuasion by Jane Austen, 1817
She reflects on how eight years have dulled her intense emotions, showing that time can erode even deep feelings.
In simple terms: Time can soften strong emotions.
Key Takeaway
Accept that feelings change over time.
Themes
time
memory
emotional change
reflection
patience
Mood
nostalgic
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- long-term relationships
- grief processing
- personal growth
- recovery from loss
Key Concepts
psychology
temporal perception
attachment
Questions to Reflect On
- How have you noticed your feelings evolve over years?
- Can time truly heal all wounds?
A Different Perspective
Emotions may persist despite time, especially if unresolved.
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