Quote by Jane Austen

Adieu to disappointment and spleen. What are men to rocks and mountains?

Adieu to disappointment and spleen. What are men to rocks an

Summary

This quote reflects a sentiment that human emotions such as disappointment and melancholy hold no significance compared to the enduring and majestic presence of nature. It implies that the stability and grandeur of rocks and mountains render the trivial troubles and complexities of human life inconsequential. It suggests a desire to escape from the burdens and disappointments of everyday existence by seeking solace in the eternal and tranquil beauty of the natural world.

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Men Pride Prejudice Mountains Rocks

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