Quote by Jane Austen

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, and laugh at them in our turn?

For what do we live, but to make sport for our neighbors, an

Summary

This quote by Jane Austen highlights the societal tendency to find entertainment in the misfortunes and flaws of others. Austen suggests that a significant aspect of human existence revolves around being amused by others' mistakes and shortcomings while expecting the same in return. It speaks to the humorous nature of human interactions and the role of schadenfreude in social dynamics, shedding light on our inclination towards finding amusement in the trivialities of life.

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