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“A cloud that has gathered over us; though 'we have wronged no man, corrupted no man, defrauded no man!' Though perhaps we have 'done that which was right in our own eyes.” quote by Thomas Hardy
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““A cloud that has gathered over us; though 'we have wronged no man, corrupted no man, defrauded no man!' Though perhaps we have 'done that which was right in our own eyes.””

Thomas Hardy

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Darkling Thrush” (1900) adaptation

Acknowledging past wrongs while believing one acted rightly reflects moral ambiguity and self‑justification.

In simple terms: People can feel both guilt and righteousness.

Key Takeaway

Examine motives behind actions.

Themes

morality self‑justification ambiguity

Mood

introspective philosophical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • historical context
  • personal confession

Key Concepts

ethical reflection personal history literary analysis

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you truly believe you were right?
  • How do you reconcile guilt and pride?
A Different Perspective

Moral certainty is often elusive.

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