Feelings Quote by Charlotte Brontë
““Every good, true, vigorous feeling I have gathers impulsively round him. I know I must conceal my sentiments: I must smother hope; I must remember that he cannot care much for me. For when I say that I am of his kind, I do not mean that I have his force to influence, and his spell to attract; I mean only that I have certain tastes and feelings in common with him. I must, then, repeat continually that we are for ever sundered- and yet, while I breath and think, I must love him.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Villette by Charlotte Brontë, 1853
A narrator wrestles with unrequited love, feeling both connection and separation, and resolves to love despite distance and doubt.
In simple terms: Love persists despite distance and doubt.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love even when it feels impossible.
Themes
unrequited love
inner conflict
longing
self‑control
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- self‑reflection
- emotional resilience
Key Concepts
Romantic yearning
psychological introspection
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance desire with self‑preservation?
- Can love exist without expectation?
A Different Perspective
Love may be unreciprocated and cause pain.
