Want Quote by Margaret Mitchell
““(Scarlett) Go on! Go on now! I want you to hurry. I don't want to ever see you again. I hope a cannon ball lands right on you. I hope it blows you to a million pieces. I-- (Rhett) Never mind the rest. I follow your general idea. When I'm dead on the altar of my country, I hope your conscience hurts you.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, 1936
A character expresses intense anger and wishes harm upon another, showing how hatred can dominate speech.
In simple terms: Angry wish for harm.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting hatred dictate words.
Themes
anger
revenge
conflict
Mood
furious
tense
Type
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- war
- family disputes
- political rhetoric
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels such intense anger?
- How could one respond constructively?
A Different Perspective
Harsh words can damage relationships and reputations.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
