Born Quote by Charlotte Bronte
“You need not think that because we chanced to be born of the same parents, I shall suffer you to fasten me down by even the feeblest claim: I can tell you this - if the whole human race, ourselves excepted, were swept away, and we two stood alone on the earth, I would leave you in the old world, and betake myself to new.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847
Even if all humanity vanished, the speaker would choose to leave the familiar world and seek a new life with a chosen companion.
In simple terms: Choosing a new path with a loved one despite isolation.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new beginnings together.
Themes
love
independence
choice
survival
Mood
hopeful
determined
reflective
Type
philosophical
romantic
When to use this quote
- apocalyptic scenario
- relationship decision
- starting over
- migration
- self‑reliance
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal agency
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you keep or abandon if you were the last two on Earth?
- How does love influence survival choices?
A Different Perspective
The scenario is extreme and unlikely, limiting practical relevance.
