Quote by Jane Austen

A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.

A lady's imagination is very rapid; it jumps from admiration

Summary

This quote suggests that women tend to have vivid and quick imaginations, particularly when it comes to matters of love and relationships. It implies that a woman's mind can easily transition from being impressed or fascinated by someone to feeling intense romantic affection and then quickly considering the idea of marriage. The quote highlights the tendency for women to have rapid and ever-changing thoughts and emotions when it comes to matters of the heart.

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