Brain Quote by Anonymous
“I should, many a good day, have blown my brains out, but for the recollection that it would have given pleasure to my mother-in-law.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, 19th century
The speaker contemplates suicide but refrains because of love for mother‑in‑law, highlighting familial bonds as a deterrent to self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Love for family stops self‑harm.
Value relationships over despair.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family conflict
- mental health support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What relationships keep you grounded?
- How can you seek help when feeling hopeless?
Suicide risk persists despite emotional ties.