Poisonous Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
““Yes, poisonous thing!” repeated Giovanni, beside himself with passion. “Thou hast done it! Thou has blasted me! Thou hast filled my veins with poison! Thou hast made me as hateful, as ugly, as loathsome and deadly a creature as thyself – a world's wonder of hideous monstrosity! Now, if our breath be happily as fatal to ourselves as to all others, let us join our lips in one kiss of unutterable hatred, and so die!””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Scarlet Letter, 1850
Desperate hatred drives a character to self‑destructive vows of mutual ruin.
In simple terms: Hatred can lead to self‑destruction.
Key Takeaway
Beware letting hatred dictate actions.
Themes
hate
self‑destruction
passion
Mood
tragic
dramatic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- mental health
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intensity
Questions to Reflect On
- What fuels such extreme hatred?
- Can love ever replace hatred?
A Different Perspective
Hatred may blind rational judgment.
