I gave him my heart, and he took and pinched it to death; and flung it back to me. People feel with their hearts, Ellen, and since he has destroyed mine, I have not power to feel for him.
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I ran to the children's room: their door was ajar, I saw they had never laid down, though it was past midnight; but they were calmer, and did not need me to console them. The little souls were comforting each other with better thoughts than I could have hit on: no parson in the world ever pictured heaven so beautifully as they did, in their innocent talk; and, while I sobbed, and listened. I could not help wishing we were all there safe together.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the comfort found in innocent love and the bond between siblings during difficult times.
In this poignant quote by Emily Bronte, the narrator finds solace in witnessing the comfort and resilience of their children, who are able to support each other and create a vision of heaven through their innocent thoughts. This moment emphasizes the purity of childhood emotions and the profound connection that exists within family, where love and understanding can heal even the deepest sorrow.
Themes
ComfortInnocenceSibling LoveFamilyEmpathy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about family values, this quote can illustrate the importance of sibling support.
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