Quote by George Eliot

I would rather not be engaged. When people are engaged, they begin to think of being married soon, and I should like everything to go on for a long while just as it is.

I would rather not be engaged. When people are engaged, they

Summary

The speaker expresses their aversion towards being engaged because it signifies the start of thoughts about marriage. They prefer to prolong the current state of affairs and avoid any impending commitments, implying a desire for the present situation to continue indefinitely.

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By George Eliot

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