Quote by Jane Austen

It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could they be made to understand how little the heart of man is affected by what is costly or new in their attire.

It would be mortifying to the feelings of many ladies, could

Summary

This quote implies that women often believe that expensive or fashion-forward clothing greatly impacts the perception of their attractiveness by men. However, the author argues that men are not particularly influenced by the price or novelty of women's attire. In other words, men's attraction is not restricted to expensive or fashionable clothing, suggesting that women should not fret over their appearance as much as they might think.

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By Jane Austen

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