Quote by Jane Austen

Here I am once more in this scene of dissipation and vice, and I begin already to find my morals corrupted.

Here I am once more in this scene of dissipation and vice, a

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds themselves in a familiar place filled with indulgence and immoral behavior. They reflect on how being in this environment is negatively influencing their own moral values. It implies that the speaker acknowledges the corrupting influence of their surroundings and suggests a potential internal struggle between adhering to their own principles and succumbing to the temptations and vices present in this scene.

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By Jane Austen

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