Quote by Samuel Johnson

Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual approbation is particularly expected.

Nothing is more common than mutual dislike, where mutual app

Summary

This quote by Jane Austen suggests that it is often common for people to have mutual dislike for one another, especially in situations where mutual approval or liking is anticipated. It highlights the irony of expecting or hoping for mutual admiration or approval, but instead encountering shared animosity or antipathy between individuals. This observation speaks to the complex dynamics of human relationships and the unpredictable nature of human emotions.

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