Quote by Jane Austen

-for though a very few hours spent in the hard labor of incessant talking will dispatch more subjects that can really be in common between two rational creatures, yet for the lovers is different. Between them no subject is finished; no communication is ever made, till it has been made at least twenty times over.

-for though a very few hours spent in the hard labor of ince

Summary

This quote suggests that although engaging in conversation for a short period of time may cover numerous topics for most people, it is different for lovers. With lovers, discussions are never truly finished and their communication is not considered complete until it has been repeated at least twenty times. This highlights the unique depth of conversation between individuals in a romantic relationship, emphasizing the need for increased repetition and elaboration to fully understand and connect with one another.

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Romance Novels

By Jane Austen

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