Danger Quote by Jane Austen
““While we were together, you know, there was nothing to be feared...The only time that I ever really suffered in body or mid, the only time that I ever fancied myself unwell, or had any ideas of danger, was the winter that I passed by myself at Deal, when the Admiral (Captain Croft then) was in the North Seas. I lived in perpetual fright at that time, and had all manner of imaginary complaints from not knowing what to do with myself, or when I should hear from him next; but as long as we could be together, nothing ever ailed me, and I never met with the smallest inconvenience.””
About This Quote
Source Letter (private correspondence) likely early 19th century
The writer feels safe and content when accompanied by a loved one, contrasting with intense fear when alone during a harsh winter at sea.
In simple terms: Being with a loved one eases fear; isolation brings anxiety.
Key Takeaway
Cherish supportive relationships.
Themes
love
fear
companionship
isolation
mental health
Mood
comforting
intimate
Type
personal
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal diary
- therapeutic counseling
- support groups
Key Concepts
emotional dependence
resilience
wartime conditions
Questions to Reflect On
- What support systems help during isolation?
- How does companionship affect mental resilience?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may romanticize hardship, overlooking broader hardships of the era.
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