Hates Quote by Emily Brontë
““Don't get the expression of a vicious cur that appears to know the kicks it gets are its desert, and yet hates all the world, as well as the kicker, for what it suffers.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847
A metaphor describing a creature that despises both itself and its aggressor, reflecting mutual suffering.
In simple terms: Self‑hating creature hates both itself and its attacker.
Key Takeaway
Recognize cycles of self‑destruction.
Themes
self‑destruction
mutual hatred
psychology
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- mental health therapy
Key Concepts
emotional pain
revenge
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives self‑hatred and hatred of others?
- How can one break this cycle?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex emotional states.
