Quote by George Eliot
Poor fellow! I think he is in love with you.'I am not aware of it. And to me it is one of the most odious things in a girl's life, that there must always be some supposition of falling in love coming between her and any man who is kind to her... I have no ground for the nonsensical vanity of fancying everybody who comes near me is in love with me.
Summary
The quote reflects the protagonist's discontent with the assumption that every man who shows her kindness must be in love with her. She perceives this as an odious aspect of a girl's life, believing it fosters unnecessary speculation and interferes with genuine connections. Rejecting the idea, she sees no reason to indulge in the irrational vanity of thinking that everyone who approaches her does so out of romantic interest. Overall, the quote highlights the frustration of navigating societal expectations and the desire for genuine interactions devoid of romantic undertones.
By George Eliot