Time Quote by Emily Brontë
““His weakness was the only time when I could taste the delight of paying wrong for wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Dark Night, 1846
Wrongful pleasure highlights moral weakness and paradoxical delight.
In simple terms: Wrong gives strange pleasure.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and correct moral flaws.
Themes
morality
paradox
pleasure
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- ethical dilemmas
- self‑reflection
- creative writing
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to wrong acts?
- How to resolve the paradox?
A Different Perspective
Pleasure can mask ethical issues.
