Shall each man," cried he, "find a wife for his bosom, and…
““Shall each man," cried he, "find a wife for his bosom, and each beast have his mate, and I be alone? I had feelings of affection, and they were requited by detestation and scorn. Man! You may hate, but beware! Your hours will pass in dread and misery, and soon the bolt will fall which must ravish from you your happiness forever. Are you to be happy while I grovel in the intensity of my wretchedness? You can blast my other passions, but revenge remains—revenge, henceforth dearer than light or food! I may die, but first you, my tyrant and tormentor, shall curse the sun that gazes on your misery. Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful. I will watch with the wiliness of a snake, that I may sting with its venom. Man, you shall repent of the injuries you inflict.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He laments isolation, hatred, and the desire for revenge, warning of destructive cycles.
In simple terms: Hatred fuels endless suffering.
Key Takeaway
Beware the cycle of revenge.
Themes
isolation
revenge
despair
Mood
somber
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- mental health therapy
- relationship counseling
- justice systems
Key Concepts
human nature
power dynamics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to seek revenge?
- Can forgiveness break the cycle?
A Different Perspective
Revenge may perpetuate more pain than it resolves.