I would always rather be happy than dignified.

What it means

Jane swallows her pride and runs after St. John to make peace. Pride often blocks happiness. Pick happiness.

The source

"I would always rather be happy than dignified." Charlotte Brontë said it in Jane Eyre (1847), ch. 34. Written in English: Jane Eyre, 1847.

"I would always rather be happy than dignified"

Original English (Jane Eyre, 1847), Jane Eyre (1847), ch. 34. Text read at gutenberg.org.

Who said it

Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855). English novelist from Yorkshire. Jane Eyre (1847) follows an orphan governess who will not give up her freedom or her principles.

Questions

What does "I would always rather be happy than dignified." mean?

Jane swallows her pride and runs after St. John to make peace. Pride often blocks happiness. Pick happiness.

Who said "I would always rather be happy than dignified."?

Charlotte Brontë (1816–1855). Source: Jane Eyre (1847), ch. 34.

What is the original wording?

I would always rather be happy than dignified (Original English (Jane Eyre, 1847)). Written in English: Jane Eyre, 1847.

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