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Shedding tears Quote by Emily Brontë

“It struck me soon, however, there would be more sense in endeavouring to repair some of his wrongs than shedding tears over them.” quote by Emily Brontë
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““It struck me soon, however, there would be more sense in endeavouring to repair some of his wrongs than shedding tears over them.””

Emily Brontë

About This Quote

Source Novel: Wuthering Heights, 1847

Repairing past wrongs is more productive than lingering in sorrow.

In simple terms: Fix mistakes rather than mourn them.

Key Takeaway

Act to amend, don’t just lament.

Themes

responsibility remorse action

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationship conflict
  • personal regret
  • self‑improvement

Key Concepts

ethical repair personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What wrongs can you right now?
  • How does fixing help you heal?
A Different Perspective

Changing the past is impossible; focus on what you can still influence.

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