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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gandharv Walia

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because...' Life lessons on radical acceptance, self-awareness, selective forgiveness, the power of boundaries, radical acceptance and human nature

Quote of the day by Jane Austen continues to inspire readers because it explains human behavior in a simple way. The famous line, "Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure," comes from Jane Austen's 1814 novel Mansfield Park. The quote combines humor with an observation about people who repeatedly place their own interests before others. It also encourages readers to understand the limits of changing another person's behavior. Even after more than two centuries, the quote remains relevant because it reflects situations people continue to experience in families, friendships, workplaces, and society.

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