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“Lord, confound this surly sister, blight her brow with blotch and blister, cramp her larynx, lung and liver, in her guts a galling give her.” quote by John Millington Synge
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“Lord, confound this surly sister, blight her brow with blotch and blister, cramp her larynx, lung and liver, in her guts a galling give her.”

John Millington Synge

About This Quote

Source Play: The Playboy of the Western World, 1907

A curse wishing severe illness upon a sister reflects deep resentment and hostility.

In simple terms: Harsh wish against a sister.

Key Takeaway

Avoid wishing harm.

Themes

family conflict anger curse

Mood

sorrowful reflective

Type

cautionary emotional

When to use this quote

  • family disputes
  • personal grudges
  • emotional healing

Key Concepts

resentment illness blessing

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why hold such anger?
  • How can you transform resentment?
A Different Perspective

Harsh words can damage relationships.

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