“ Shyness is only the effect of a sense of inferiority in some way or other. ”
Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility (1811). copy citation
| Author | Jane Austen |
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| Source | Sense and Sensibility |
| Topic | shyness inferiority |
| Date | 1811 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/21839/21839-h/21839-h.htm |
Context
“I have frequently thought that I must have been intended by nature to be fond of low company, I am so little at my ease among strangers of gentility!" [83]
"Marianne has not shyness to excuse any inattention of hers," said Elinor.
"She knows her own worth too well for false shame," replied Edward. "Shyness is only the effect of a sense of inferiority in some way or other. If I could persuade myself that my manners were perfectly easy and graceful, I should not be shy."
"But you would still be reserved," said Marianne, "and that is worse."
Edward started. "Reserved! Am I reserved, Marianne?"”
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