Quote by Jane Austen

I will not talk of my own happiness,' said he, 'great as it is, for I think only of yours. Compared with you, who has the right to be happy?

I will not talk of my own happiness,' said he, 'great as it

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This quote emphasizes the speaker's selflessness and deep concern for the happiness of the person they are addressing. It highlights their willingness to prioritize the other person's joy above their own, deeming the other person more deserving of happiness. Through these words, the speaker aims to convey the significance they place on the well-being and contentment of the person they are speaking to.

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