All my heart is yours, sir: it belongs to you; and with you it would remain, were fate to exile the rest of me from your presence forever.
Charlotte BronteRead
It is a happy thing that time quells the longings of vengeance and hushes the promptings of rage and aversion. I had left this woman in bitterness and hate, and I came back to her now with no other emotion than a sort of ruth for her great sufferings, and strong yearning to forget and forgive all injuries - to be reconciled and clasp hands in amity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Time helps to heal feelings of vengeance and anger, allowing for forgiveness and reconciliation.
In this quote, Charlotte Bronte reflects on the transformative power of time in healing emotional wounds and facilitating forgiveness. The speaker acknowledges having initially left a situation filled with bitterness and hate, but upon returning, finds their heart softened by a desire for compassion and reconciliation, emphasizing that time can diminish feelings of rage and aversion, leading to amity and understanding.
Themes
ForgivenessReconciliationTimeVengeanceAnger
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about conflict resolution, this quote emphasizes the importance of forgiveness over vengeance.
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