Quote by Jane Austen

She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I am in no humor at present to give consequence to young ladies who are slighted by other men.

She is tolerable, but not handsome enough to tempt me, and I

Summary

In this quote, the speaker dismisses the attractiveness of a woman, stating that although she is tolerable, she lacks the physical beauty to entice them. Moreover, the speaker confesses their current lack of interest in pursuing relationships with young ladies who have been rejected by other men. The quote presents a dismissive and somewhat arrogant attitude towards the woman's appearance and rejects the idea of granting importance or attention to those considered rejected by society.

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