Cells Quote by Thomas Hardy
“That mercy towards one set of creatures was cruelty towards another sickened his sense of harmony. As you got older, and felt yourself to be at the center of your time, and not at a point in its circumference, as you had felt when you were little, you were seized with a sort of shuddering, he perceived. All around you there seemed to be something glaring, garish, rattling, and the noises and glares hit upon the little cell called your life, and shook it, and warped it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Tess of the d’Urbervilles, 1891
The narrator observes that caring for one group can harm another, leading to inner turmoil as perspective shifts with age.
In simple terms: Caring for some can harm others, causing inner conflict.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on the impact of your actions on all beings.
Themes
ethics
conflict
growth
Mood
thoughtful
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- environmental activism
- personal development
- community leadership
Key Concepts
moral relativism
human-animal relations
Questions to Reflect On
- What groups are you overlooking?
- How can you balance competing cares?
A Different Perspective
Complex moral dilemmas rarely have simple solutions.
