Quote by Jane Austen
You deserve a longer letter than this; but it is my unhappy fate seldom to treat people so well as they deserve.
Summary
The quote suggests that the recipient of the letter deserves more attention and consideration than the author is able to give. The author recognizes their inability to adequately express their appreciation and regrets the frequent lack of proper treatment towards people in general. It implies a sense of self-awareness and perhaps a tinge of regret for not consistently meeting people's expectations or giving them the love and attention they deserve.
By Jane Austen