Revenge Quote by Anthony Trollope
““He should marry her, — or there should be something done which should make the name of Winifred Hurtle known to the world! She had no plan of revenge yet formed. She would not talk of revenge, — she told herself that she would not even think of revenge till she was quite sure that revenge would be necessary. But she did think of it, and could not keep her thoughts from it for a moment. Could it be possible that she, with all her intellectual gifts as well as those of her outward person, should be thrown over by a man whom well as she loved him, — and she did love him with all her heart, — she regarded as greatly inferior to herself! He had promised to marry her; and he should marry her, or the world should hear the story of his perjury!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope, 1875
A woman wrestles with love, betrayal, and the desire for recognition, contemplating revenge when promises are broken.
In simple terms: She feels betrayed and wants her name known.
Key Takeaway
Seek justice without letting revenge dominate.
Themes
love
betrayal
honor
recognition
revenge
Mood
conflicted
determined
reflective
Type
literary
dramatic.philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage negotiations
- broken promises
- public reputation
- personal vengeance
Key Concepts
social expectations
gender dynamics
personal integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal dignity with the urge for revenge?
- What non‑violent ways can one assert honor?
A Different Perspective
Revenge can consume and damage one’s moral standing.
