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“Yes; these four evenings have enabled them to ascertain that they both like Vingt-un better than Commerce;” quote by Jane Austen
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““Yes; these four evenings have enabled them to ascertain that they both like Vingt-un better than Commerce;””

Jane Austen

About This Quote

Source Novel: Sense and Sensibility, 1811

Characters discover a shared preference for a game over business, highlighting personal taste over duty.

In simple terms: They prefer fun over work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace personal preferences.

Themes

friendship choice leisure

Mood

playful contemplative

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • game nights
  • social gatherings

Key Concepts

personal values social expectations

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do personal likes affect relationships?
  • When is leisure more important than duty?
A Different Perspective

May overlook responsibilities.

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