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“The revenge of an elder sister may be long in coming, but, like a South-Eastern express, it arrives in its own good time.” quote by Hector Hugh Munro
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“The revenge of an elder sister may be long in coming, but, like a South-Eastern express, it arrives in its own good time.”

Hector Hugh Munro

About This Quote

Source Short Story: "The Revenge of an Elder Sister", 1920

Patience in justice; delayed retribution arrives at its own appropriate moment.

In simple terms: Justice may be slow but comes when due.

Key Takeaway

Trust that rightful outcomes will occur in time.

Themes

justice patience family dynamics karma

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • family disputes
  • long‑term planning
  • ethical decisions

Key Concepts

delayed revenge oral lessons

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is patience always the best response?
  • How do we handle delayed justice?
A Different Perspective

Waiting can be painful and may not satisfy immediate desire for closure.

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