Hate myself Quote by Eugene O'Neill
““What I wanted to say is, I'd like to see you become the greatest success in the world. But you'd better be on your guard. Because I'll do my damnedest to make you fail. Can't help it. I hate myself. Got to take revenge. On everyone else. Especially you. Oscar Wilde's "Reading Gaol" has the dope twisted. The man was dead and so he had to kill the thing he loved. That's what it ought to be. The dead part of me hopes you won't get well. Maybe he's even glad the same has got Mama again! He wants company, he doesn't want to be the only corpse around the house!””
About This Quote
Source Play: Long Day's Journey Into Night, 1956
A speaker expresses deep self‑hatred and a desire to sabotage someone they love, revealing inner turmoil and a need for control.
In simple terms: The speaker wants to ruin a loved one out of self‑hatred.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront self‑destructive impulses.
Themes
self‑hatred
revenge
control
psychological conflict
Mood
dark
intense
conflicted
Type
dramatic
psychological
emotional
When to use this quote
- family relationships
- mental health therapy
- personal reflection
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑sabotage
emotional trauma
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels your self‑destructive thoughts?
- How can you protect others while healing yourself?
A Different Perspective
The speaker's hostility may stem from unresolved grief rather than genuine intent.
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