Quote by Jane Austen

In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will not be repressed. You must allow me to tell you how ardently I admire and love you.

In vain have I struggled. It will not do. My feelings will n

Summary

This quote expresses the inner turmoil and hopeless struggle of restraining one's emotions. The speaker is admitting that their attempts to suppress their admiration and love for someone have been in vain. They assert their desire and urgency to express their feelings, asking the listener to grant them the opportunity to openly convey their intense affection. It highlights the power of emotion and the need for it to be acknowledged and reciprocated.

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Love Feelings

By Jane Austen

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