Jane Austen quote about wisdom from Persuasion - She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! alas! she must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.
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She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! alas! she must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.
 Jane Austen, Persuasion (1816). copy citation

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Author Jane Austen
Source Persuasion
Topic wisdom reason aspiration
Date 1816
Language English
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“But just now she could think only of Captain Wentworth. She could not understand his present feelings, whether he were really suffering much from disappointment or not; and till that point were settled, she could not be quite herself.
She hoped to be wise and reasonable in time; but alas! Alas! she must confess to herself that she was not wise yet.
Another circumstance very essential for her to know, was how long he meant to be in Bath; he had not mentioned it, or she could not recollect it. He might be only passing through. But it was more probable that he should be come to stay.” source

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