Evil Quote by Elizabeth von Arnim
““The evil times had come of eking out, of making do. At least, my husband seemed to regard the times we had arrived at as evil, but that was because he was in the unfortunate position of having a past to compare them with. I, who had practically no past, and whose family had never fallen from glory for the reason that it had had no glory to fall from, thought the times wholly delightful; and anyhow I rather liked camphor.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim, 1922
The narrator finds pleasure in difficult times, contrasting her lack of history with her husband's nostalgic view, and discovers simple joys like camphor.
In simple terms: Finding joy despite hardship and a lack of past.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present delights regardless of history.
Themes
resilience
perspective
joy
Mood
reflective
bittersweet
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- war aftermath
- economic hardship
- personal reflection
- finding comfort in small things
Key Concepts
nostalgia
comparative history
material appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do personal histories shape our perception of the present?
- What small pleasures can anchor us in tough times?
A Different Perspective
The view may overlook broader societal suffering.
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