Quote by Elizabeth Gaskell

Thinking more of others' happiness than of her own was very fine; but did it not mean giving up her very individuality, quenching all the warm love, the true desires, that made her herself? Yet in this deadness lay her only comfort; so it seemed.


Thinking more of others' happiness than of her own was very

Summary

This quote explores the internal struggle of a person who prioritizes the happiness of others over their own. It questions whether selflessness requires sacrificing one's individuality and suppressing their authentic desires. While this may bring a sense of emotional detachment and numbness, it suggests that this lifelessness provides solace to the individual. It portrays the conflict between personal fulfillment and the burden of constantly putting others before oneself.

By Elizabeth Gaskell
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