Chickens Quote by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
“Curse away! And let me tell thee, Beausant, a wise proverb The Arabs have,-"Curses are like young chickens, And still come home to roost."”
About This Quote
Source Literature: The Mysteries of London, 1844
A proverb warns that harmful actions return to harm the perpetrator, likening curses to chickens that inevitably return home.
In simple terms: Bad deeds come back to you.
Key Takeaway
Avoid harmful actions.
Themes
morality
karma
consequences
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
cultural
literary
When to use this quote
- personal behavior
- business ethics
- social interactions
Key Concepts
proverbial wisdom
folk sayings
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle unintended consequences?
- Can you forgive past mistakes?
A Different Perspective
Not all negative actions have immediate visible effects.
