Able Quote by Georgette Heyer
“I comfort myself with the reflection that your wife will possibly be able to curb your desire--I admit, a natural one for the most part--to exterminate your fellows.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Regency romance, 1935 (character monologue)
The speaker rationalizes marital desire as natural, yet acknowledges a darker urge to eliminate rivals.
In simple terms: They justify desire but admit a violent impulse.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and manage destructive impulses.
Themes
desire
jealousy
morality
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- relationships
- competitive environments
- personal growth
Key Concepts
psychology
self-control
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives this rivalry?
- How can you channel desire constructively?
A Different Perspective
Such impulses can be harmful if unchecked.
