Away Quote by Anne Bronte
“All our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise: therefore, if you choose to use the bad, or those which tend to evil till they become your masters, and neglect the good till they dwindle away, you have only yourself to blame.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Anne Bronte, 1848
Our abilities grow through use; neglecting good habits while indulging bad ones makes us responsible for their dominance.
In simple terms: Using skills strengthens them; ignoring good harms them.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate good habits, limit harmful ones.
Themes
self‑improvement
habit formation
personal responsibility
Mood
reflective
determined
cautious
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- education
- career development
- personal relationships
- self‑discipline
Key Concepts
skill development
habit reinforcement
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits are you neglecting?
- How can you balance using both good and bad faculties?
A Different Perspective
Bad habits can be hard to break and may require external support.
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