Wish Learn Quote by Emily Brontë
““Wish and learn to smooth away the surly wrinkles, to raise your lids frankly, and change the fiends to confident, innocent angels, suspecting and doubting nothing, and always seeing friends where they are not sure of foes-- 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
We should replace hostility with openness, seeing others as friends rather than enemies, and avoid bitterness that fuels self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Turn hostility into trust and kindness.
Key Takeaway
Choose empathy over suspicion.
Themes
trust
empathy
perception
self‑control
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace dynamics
- community building
- conflict mediation
Key Concepts
psychology
human nature
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice seeing the good in strangers?
- What limits does blind trust have?
A Different Perspective
Even with goodwill, others may still act harmfully, requiring boundaries.
