Fear Quote by Charles Dickens
““Ay! Louder, Vengeance, much louder, and still she will scarcely hear thee. Louder yet, Vengeance, with a little oath or so added, and yet it will hardly bring her. Send other women up and down to seek her, lingering somewhere; and yet, although the messengers have done dread deeds, it is questionable whether of their own wills they will go far enough to find her!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, 1861
Vengeance escalates but still fails to reach its target, despite increasing effort.
In simple terms: Even louder vengeance may not achieve its goal.
Key Takeaway
Escalating retaliation often misses its aim.
Themes
revenge
frustration
ineffectiveness
Mood
reflective
melancholy
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal grudges
- legal disputes
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
justice
human nature
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- Is revenge ever justified?
- How can one achieve closure without vengeance?
A Different Perspective
Increasing force can cause collateral damage or moral loss.
