Great thought Quote by Emily Brontë
““My great thought is in himself. If all else perished and he remained I should still continue to be and if all else remained and he were annihilated the universe would turn into a mighty stranger. I would not seem apart of it.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Professor, Emily Brontë, 1857
The narrator reflects on the self‑existence of a great mind, asserting that even if everything else vanished, his being would persist, and conversely, if he were destroyed, the universe would become alien.
In simple terms: A great mind endures beyond external change.
Key Takeaway
Value inner continuity over external circumstances.
Themes
philosophy
existence
identity
loneliness
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- loneliness
- creative work
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
self
awareness
universal perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your sense of self?
- Can you find meaning beyond personal identity?
A Different Perspective
The perspective may overlook interdependence of self and world.
