“ It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury. ”
Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (16 October 1847). copy citation
| Author | Charlotte Brontë |
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| Source | Jane Eyre |
| Topic | violence revenge hate |
| Date | 16 October 1847 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/1260/1260-h/1260-h.htm |
Context
“It is as natural as that I should love those who show me affection, or submit to punishment when I feel it is deserved.»
«Heathens and savage tribes hold that doctrine, but Christians and civilised nations disown it.»
«How? I don't understand.»
«It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury.»
«What then?»
«Read the New Testament, and observe what Christ says, and how He acts; make His word your rule, and His conduct your example.»
«What does he say?»
«Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you.»” source
«Heathens and savage tribes hold that doctrine, but Christians and civilised nations disown it.»
«How? I don't understand.»
«It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury.»
«What then?»
«Read the New Testament, and observe what Christ says, and how He acts; make His word your rule, and His conduct your example.»
«What does he say?»
«Love your enemies; bless them that curse you; do good to them that hate you and despitefully use you.»” source
Meaning and analysis
