Quote by Jane Austen

A lady's imagination is very rapid it jumps from admiration to love, from love to matrimony in a moment.

A lady's imagination is very rapid it jumps from admiration

Summary

This quote suggests that women have a tendency to quickly jump from one emotional state to another, particularly when it comes to thoughts of romance and relationships. It implies that they may easily shift from admiring someone, to falling in love with them, and even considering marriage, all in a short period of time. It highlights the notion that a lady's imagination operates at a rapid pace, easily leaping between different stages of emotional attachment.

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Imagination

By Jane Austen

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