Cold Quote by Emily Brontë
““Your cold blood cannot be worked into a fever; your veins are full of ice water; but mine are boiling, and the sight of such chillness makes them dance.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unpublished verses, 1840s
The speaker contrasts their own passionate intensity with another's coldness, feeling invigorated by the contrast.
In simple terms: I am hot, you are cold, and that excites me.
Key Takeaway
Embrace your own fire despite others' chill.
Themes
passion
contrast
emotion
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
literary
emotional
When to use this quote
- relationships
- artistic creation
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- How does another's cold affect your inner drive?
- Can you channel that excitement productively?
A Different Perspective
If the other remains distant, the excitement may fade.
![“In Cold Blood is the story of these six people—the [four] Clutters, who died together November 15, 1959, and Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, who were hanged April 14, 1965. And my book is the story of their lives and their deaths. It’s a completely factual account and every word is true. — Truman…” quote by Truman Capote](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d8d/truman-capote-376_quote_in-cold-blood-is-the-story-of-these-six_1438084.jpg)
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