Farewell Quote by Charlotte Bronte
““Then you and I should bid good-bye for a little while?" I suppose so, sir." And how do people perform that ceremony of parting, Jane? Teach me; I'm not quite up to it." They say, Farewell, or any other form they prefer." Then say it." Farewell, Mr. Rochester, for the present." What must I say?" The same, if you like, sir." Farewell, Miss Eyre, for the present; is that all?" Yes." It seems stingy, to my notions, and dry, and unfriendly. I should like something else: a little addition to the rite. If one shook hands for instance; but no--that would not content me either. So you'll do nothing more than say Farwell, Jane?" It is enough, sir; as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many." Very likely; but it is blank and cool--'Farewell.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, Charlotte Brontë, 1847
Farewell can be simple yet sincere; the depth of feeling lies in intention, not length.
In simple terms: A brief goodbye can be heartfelt.
Key Takeaway
Speak sincerely, even briefly.
Themes
relationships
communication
rituals
Mood
thoughtful
intimate
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- letter writing
- phone calls
- meeting endings
- ritual farewells
Key Concepts
social etiquette
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a farewell feel genuine?
- When is a brief goodbye appropriate?
A Different Perspective
Cultural expectations may demand elaborate goodbyes.
