Quote by Jane Austen
I am now convinced that I have never been much in love; for had I really experienced that pure and elevating passion, I should at present detest his very name, and wish him all manner of evil. But my feelings are not only cordial towards him; they are even impartial towards her. I cannot find out that I hate her at all, or that I am in the least unwilling to think her a very good sort of girl. There can be no love in all this.
Summary
In this quote, the speaker reflects on their lack of true love for someone. They confess that if they had truly experienced a passionate and pure love, they would despise the person and wish them harm due to the pain caused. However, the speaker admits that their feelings towards this person are not only sincere but also unbiased towards the person they are involved with. They find no hatred towards them and are even willing to consider them as a good person. From this, the speaker concludes that what they are experiencing cannot be classified as love at all.
By Jane Austen
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