Quote by Jane Austen
But the inexplicability of the General's conduct dwelt much on her thoughts. That he was very particular in his eating, she had, by her own unassisted observation, already discovered; but why should he say one thing so positively, and mean another all the while, was most unaccountable. How were people, at that rate, to be understood?
Summary
This quote reflects the frustration and confusion the speaker experiences when trying to understand the behavior of the General. Although the speaker has noticed the General's particular eating habits, they cannot understand why he contradicts himself by saying one thing but meaning another. This inconsistency leaves the speaker pondering the essence of understanding others, as it becomes challenging to decipher people's true intentions when their words and actions do not align.
By Jane Austen
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