Repent Quote by Harriet Beecher Stowe
““You've always stood it out again' me: now, I'll conquer ye, or kill ye!—one or t' other. I'll count every drop of blood there is in you, and take 'em, one by one, till ye give up!" Tom looked up to his master, and answered, "Mas'r, if you was sick, or in trouble, or dying, and I could save ye, I'd give ye my heart's blood; and, if taking every drop of blood in this poor old body would save your precious soul, I'd give 'em freely, as the Lord gave his for me. O, Mas'r! don't bring this great sin on your soul! It will hurt you more than 't will me! Do the worst you can, my troubles'll be over soon; but, if ye don't repent, yours won't never end!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Uncle Tom's Cabin, 1852
A servant offers self‑sacrifice to protect a master, warning that harming others harms the soul.
In simple terms: Self‑sacrifice warns against harming others.
Key Takeaway
Choose compassion over vengeance.
Themes
sacrifice
morality
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
moral
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- medical ethics
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Altruism
redemption
sin
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should compassion have?
- How to protect oneself while helping?
A Different Perspective
Self‑sacrifice may enable abuse if not balanced.
