Ill health Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe
““Talk about keeping slaves, as if we did it for our convenience," said Marie. "I'm sure, if we consulted that, we might let them all go at once." Evangeline fixed her large, serious eyes on her mother's face, with an earnest and perplexed expression, and said, simply, "What do you keep them for, mamma?" "I don't know, I'm sure, except for a plague; they are the plague of my life. I believe that more of my ill health is caused by them than by any one thing; and ours, I know, are the very worst that ever anybody was plagued with.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Aunt Jemima's Secret, 1865
The speaker reflects on how the burdens they carry (slaves) are a source of illness and misery, questioning their purpose.
In simple terms: Burdens cause harm and need questioning.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate what you cling to.
Themes
burden
health
reflection
Mood
melful
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family dialogue
- historical context
Key Concepts
slavery
psychology
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens in your life harm you?
- How can you let go responsibly?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex social issues.
