First person Quote by Jane Austen
““The earliest intelligence of the travellers' safe arrival at Antigua, after a favourable voyage, was received; though not before Mrs. Norris had been indulging in very dreadful fears, and trying to make Edmund participate them whenever she could get him alone; and as she depended on being the first person made acquainted with any fatal catastrophe, she had already arranged the manner of breaking it to all the others, when Sir Thomas's assurances of their both being alive and well made it necessary to lay by her agitation and affectionate preparatory speeches for a while.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Persuasion by Jane Austen, 1817
Mrs. Norris anxiously anticipates disaster, but reassurance eases her fears.
In simple terms: She worries about danger, but calm news soothes her.
Key Takeaway
Trust reliable information to calm anxiety.
Themes
anxiety
reassurance
family dynamics
communication
Mood
concerned
thoughtful
Type
literary
observational
When to use this quote
- family gatherings
- travel plans
- health updates
- emergency preparedness
Key Concepts
fear
trust
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- When do you need to verify reassurance?
- How can you balance caution and calm?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on reassurance can ignore real risks.
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