Antagonism Quote by James Joyce
“A dim antagonism gathered force within him and darkened his mind as a cloud against her disloyalty: and when it passed, cloudlike, leaving his mind serene and dutiful towards her again, he was made aware dimly and without regret of a first noiseless sundering of their lives.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ulysses, 1922
A fleeting jealousy clouds his mind, then lifts, leaving him calm and obedient, unaware of the silent rupture it caused.
In simple terms: Jealousy briefly disrupts, then fades.
Key Takeaway
Notice how jealousy can silently damage relationships.
Themes
jealousy
trust
relationships
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- marriage
- friendship
- workplace
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional dynamics
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What unnoticed damage has jealousy caused?
- How can you address it before it fades?
A Different Perspective
Jealousy may leave lasting unseen harm.
