Hurt Quote by Jane Austen
““To say the truth, though I am hurt and grieved, that I cannot still love her, that I am never to hear from her, perhaps never to see her again, I do not feel so very, very much afflicted as one would have thought””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811
Love can persist despite pain, yet grief may mask its intensity.
In simple terms: Love remains even when hurt.
Key Takeaway
Recognize love despite sorrow.
Themes
love
grief
resilience
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- breakup
- long‑distance relationship
- personal loss
- emotional healing
Key Concepts
emotional conflict
unrequited affection
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think love endures without communication?
- Can grief conceal true feelings?
A Different Perspective
Love may not be reciprocated.
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