All I would say is, that I can go abroad without your…
“All I would say is, that I can go abroad without your family coming forward to favour me, - in short, with a parting Shove of their cold shoulders; and that, upon the whole, I would rather leave England with such impetus as I possess, than derive any acceleration of it from that quarter.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker prefers to leave England on his own drive rather than rely on family support, even if it means facing cold indifference.
In simple terms: He chooses independence over family help.
Value self‑reliance.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career move
- emigration
- personal growth
- seeking opportunities
- breaking away from dependence
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you sacrifice for independence?
- How does family expectation shape your choices?
Family support may be limited or conditional, making independence risky.