Blood Quote by Fumiko Enchi
“A woman's love is quick to turn into a passion for revenge--an obsession that becomes an endless river of blood, flowing on from generation to generation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Waiting Years by Fumiko Enchi, 1957
A woman's love can turn into a vengeful obsession that passes through generations like a blood‑filled river.
In simple terms: Love can become a generational cycle of revenge.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting love become vengeance.
Themes
love
revenge
generational trauma
obsession
bloodline
Mood
tragic
intense
Type
literary
cautionary
When to use this quote
- marriage
- family feuds
- inheritance disputes
- historical grudges
Key Concepts
psychology
family legacy
moral decay
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal loss fuel a desire for revenge?
- Can forgiveness break the cycle?
A Different Perspective
Revenge often escalates beyond original intent, causing more harm.
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