Better world Quote by Anne Brontë
““But was there any harm in wishing that, among the many thousands whose souls would certainly be required of them before the year was over, this wretched mortal might be one? I thought not; and therefore I wished with all my heart that it might please Heaven to remove him to a better world, or if that might not be, still, to take him out of this...””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, 1848
The narrator wishes for a soul's suffering to end, hoping for a better afterlife or relief from earthly pain.
In simple terms: Hope for a soul's peace after death.
Key Takeaway
Offer compassion to those in suffering.
Themes
compassion
spirituality
death
hope
relief
ethics
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- end‑of‑life care
- spiritual support
- ethical debates
Key Concepts
afterlife
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to wish death for another?
- How can we alleviate suffering without wishing death?
A Different Perspective
Hope may conflict with acceptance of mortality.
![“By his [God's] help I will arise and address myself diligently to my appointed duty. If happiness in this world is not for me, I will endeavor to promote the welfare of those around me, and my reward shall be hereafter.” quote by Anne Brontë](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8a2/anne-bronte-1444_afterlife_by-his-god-s-help-i-will-arise-and-addre_76821.jpg)
