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“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.” quote by Anonymous
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“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.”

Anonymous

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.

Key Takeaway

Value relationships over despair.

Themes

family mental health morality

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • family conflict
  • mental health support

Key Concepts

psychology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What relationships keep you grounded?
  • How can you seek help when feeling hopeless?
A Different Perspective

Suicide risk persists despite emotional ties.

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