I may yet go through anguish in hell for my sin. But if I…
““I may yet go through anguish in hell for my sin. But if I had to live that time again I would do the same, to end Margery’s ordeal. I preferred to suffer myself than to know that her agony continued. Her well-being was more important to me than my own. I have learned, during the course of a long life, that that is the meaning of love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love may involve personal suffering to protect another’s wellbeing, seeing sacrifice as the essence of love.
In simple terms: Love can mean suffering for someone else’s safety.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize others’ welfare over self.
Themes
love
self‑sacrifice
morality
Mood
reflective
emotional
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family crisis
- medical decisions
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
altruism
ethical duty
emotional resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- Would you choose pain to save another?
- What limits should self‑sacrifice have?
A Different Perspective
Sacrifice can cause lasting trauma for the giver.