Marriage Quote by Emily Brontë
““I used to draw a comparison between him, and Hindley Earnshaw, and perplex myself to explain satisfactorily, why their conduct was so opposite in similar circumstances. They had both been fond husbands, and were both attached to their children; and I could not see how they shouldn't both have taken the same road, for good or evil. But, I thought in my mind, Hindley, with apparently the stronger head, has shown himself sadly the worse and the weaker man. When his ship struck, the captain abandoned his post; and the crew, instead of trying to save her, rushed into riot, and confusion, leaving no hope for their luckless vessel. Linton, on the contrary, displayed the true courage of a loyal and faithful soul: he trusted God; and God comforted him. One hoped, and the other despaired; they chose their own lots, and were righteously doomed to endure them.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë, 1847
Contrasting two characters shows how similar circumstances can lead to opposite moral outcomes based on personal choices and inner strength.
In simple terms: People can act very differently even in similar situations.
Key Takeaway
Choices shape destiny.
Themes
morality
choice
fate
character
faith
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family dynamics
- marriage
- parenthood
- leadership
- crisis
Key Concepts
character analysis
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal qualities drive divergent paths?
- How does faith influence resilience?
A Different Perspective
Not all outcomes are solely due to external events; personal agency matters.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
