Bronte Quote by Patrick Brontë
““I have no objection whatever to your representing me as a little eccentric, since you and your learned friends would have it so; only don't set me on in my fury to burning hearthrugs, sawing the backs off chairs, and tearing my wife's silk gowns... Had I been numbered amongst the calm, concentric men of the world, I should not have been as I now am, and I should in all probability never have had such children as mine have been.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Jane Eyre, 1847 (character speech)
The speaker defends being labeled eccentric, warning that provocation could unleash violent, chaotic behavior, reflecting inner turmoil and familial strain.
In simple terms: Being called odd can trigger destructive anger.
Key Takeaway
Control triggers that provoke you.
Themes
self‑identity
anger
family dynamics
mental health
social perception
Mood
reflective
tense
Type
psychological
literary
When to use this quote
- personal therapy
- family counseling
- conflict resolution training
- creative writing
- role‑playing exercises
Key Concepts
emotional regulation
self‑perception
family conflict
psychological stress
character analysis
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your anger?
- How do labels affect your behavior?
A Different Perspective
Suppressing anger without addressing its cause can worsen it.
