Heathcliff

Character in Wuthering Heights From: Wuthering Heights

Foundling raised by the Earnshaws; becomes the central antagonist driven by revenge and passion

257 quotes

"Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same."
Love
"I am not cruel—only firm."
Strength
"If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger."
Love
"I wish I were a boy again, half savage and hardy, and free."
Freedom
"He's more myself than I am. Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same."
Relationships
"I have not broken your heart—you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine."
"Revenge is the sweetest morsel to the mouth that ever was cooked in hell."
Justice
"I cannot live without my life! I cannot live without my soul!"
Love
"The world is thrust upon us, and we must make the best of it."
Life
"I've dreamt in my life dreams that have stayed with me ever after, and changed my ideas; they've gone through me, like wine through water, and altered the colour of my mind."
Dreams
"Happiness was not made for us."
Happiness
"He's more myself than I am."
Relationships
"I'm stronger than you."
Power
"You deserve neither love nor pity."
Truth
"I wish I could hold you till we were both dead!"
Love
"Treachery and violence are spears pointed at both ends."
Justice
"I am Heathcliff!"
"You taught me how cruel you've been—cruel and false."
Truth
"I have not one clear idea how I shall pay her back."
"I forgot you and what claim you may have upon me."
Time
"Whatever he does, he will die with me."
"The greatest punishment we can inflict on each other is estrangement."
Relationships
"I seek the company of no one."
Solitude
"I know no saints, but I cannot help thinking we are damned."
Faith
"I've fought through a bitter life since then."
Perseverance
"I don't care how he feels."
Power
"You must forgive me, for I sympathize with all you suffered."
Kindness
"My love is for the living and the dead."
Love
"I wish you joy of the new friends."
"Shall I pray for you, Heathcliff? No—you won't believe me."
Faith