Quote by Jane Austen

...the more I know of the world, the more I am convinced that I shall never see a man whom I can really love.

...the more I know of the world, the more I am convinced tha

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker's understanding of the world has led them to believe that they will never find someone they can genuinely love. It reflects a sense of disillusionment or perhaps a lack of compatibility with others. Despite gaining knowledge and experience, their perception of potential loving relationships remains pessimistic, implying a deeper frustration or difficulty in forming deep emotional connections with others.

By Jane Austen

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