Quote by Jane Austen

You judge very properly, and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are the result of previous study?

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Summary

This quote suggests that someone is commending another person for their ability to judge people accurately and provide flattery skillfully. The speaker admires the person's talent for offering pleasant gestures, but seeks to understand if these actions are spontaneous or come from careful preparation and analysis. Essentially, they are questioning whether the person's pleasing demeanor is genuine or calculated.

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By Jane Austen

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