This was a lucky recollection - - it saved her from

This was a lucky recollection - - it saved her from something like regret.

📖 Jane Austen

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🎂 December 16, 1775 – ⚰️ July 18, 1817

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This quote from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice captures a brief yet profound moment in the narrative, where a character experiences a fortunate memory at the right time, shielding her from the heavy weight of regret. The phrase "lucky recollection" emphasizes how memory and timing intertwine, suggesting that our reflections on the past can sometimes serve as a safeguard against negative emotions. In this case, the memory acts almost like a...

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