Desire Quote by Jane Austen
“Upon the whole, therefore, she found what had been sometimes found before, that an event to which she had looked forward with impatient desire, did not, in taking place, bring all the satisfaction she had promised herself.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811
She realized that an eagerly anticipated event did not fulfill the promised satisfaction.
In simple terms: Anticipated events may disappoint.
Key Takeaway
Adjust expectations after outcomes.
Themes
expectation
disappointment
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career milestones
- travel plans
Key Concepts
psychology
human desire
Questions to Reflect On
- What expectations have you reassessed?
- How do you cope with unmet hopes?
A Different Perspective
Future events may still bring different joys.
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