Cutting Quote by Ford Madox Ford
““She warned him that, if he got killed, she should cut down the great cedar at the south-west corner of Groby. It kept all the light out of the principal drawing-room and the bedrooms above it… He winced: he certainly winced at that. She regretted that she had said it. It was along other lines that she desired to make him wince.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Good Soldier, 1915
A woman regrets a cruel suggestion that caused physical pain, revealing the power of words to inflict suffering.
In simple terms: Her words caused him pain, and she felt remorse.
Key Takeaway
Choose words that heal, not hurt.
Themes
communication
regret
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
empathetic
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- writing
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
interpersonal harm
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibility do we have for the impact of our words?
- Can we repair damage after hurtful remarks?
A Different Perspective
Words can have unintended physical effects.
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