It is not violence that best overcomes hate—nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury.
 Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (16 October 1847). copy citation

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Author Charlotte Brontë
Source Jane Eyre
Topic violence revenge hate
Date 16 October 1847
Language English
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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

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