We must not be so ready to fancy ourselves intentionally injured. We must not expect a lively young man to be always so guarded and circumspect. It is very often nothing but our own vanity that deceives us. Women fancy admiration means more than it does.

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of not jumping to conclusions or assuming ill intentions in others' actions towards us. It cautions against the tendency to believe we are deliberately hurt or offended by someone, emphasizing that we should not expect others, especially young and lively individuals, to always be cautious or overly considerate of our feelings. The quote suggests that our own vanity or excessive self-importance is often to blame for misinterpreting intentions or assuming that admiration from others carries more significance than it actually does.

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