Quote by Jane Austen

It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my opinion. So unlike what a man should be!-None of that upright integrity, that strict adherence to truth and principle, that distain of trick and littleness, which a man should display in every transaction of his life.

It has sunk him, I cannot say how much it has sunk him in my

Summary

This quote expresses the speaker's deep disappointment in someone's character. The individual in question has done something that has greatly disappointed the speaker, to the extent that it has caused them to reduce their opinion of the person significantly. The speaker highlights the person's lack of honesty, integrity, and moral values, emphasizing that they have not adhered to the principles of being straightforward and avoiding deceitful behavior. Overall, the quote reflects the speaker's disbelief and disapproval of the person's actions that have lowered their opinion of them.

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Truth Man Character Integrity Emma Jane Austen Trick

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