Done Quote by Edgar Allan Poe
“THE thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge. You, who so well know the nature of my soul, will not suppose, however, that gave utterance to a threat. At length I would be avenged; this was a point definitely, settled --but the very definitiveness with which it was resolved precluded the idea of risk. I must not only punish but punish with impunity. A wrong is unredressed when retribution overtakes its redresser. It is equally unredressed when the avenger fails to make himself felt as such to him who has done the wrong.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Cask of Amontillado (1846)
The narrator vows relentless revenge, emphasizing an uncompromising desire for retribution without risk.
In simple terms: He wants revenge, no matter the cost.
Key Takeaway
Pursue justice without hesitation.
Themes
revenge
justice
obsession
risk
immunity
Mood
dark
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal disputes
- personal betrayals
- historical feuds
- fictional narratives
Key Concepts
moral absolutism
psychology of vengeance
Questions to Reflect On
- Is vengeance ever justified?
- What are the costs of unforgiving retribution?
A Different Perspective
Such single‑minded vengeance can perpetuate cycles of violence.
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