He is very fond of me, almost too fond. I could do with less caressing and more rationality. I should like to be less of a pet and more of a friend, if I might choose; but I won't complain of that: I am only afraid his affection loses in depth where it gains in ardour. I sometimes liken it to a fire of dry twigs and branches compared with one of solid coal, very bright and hot; but if it should burn itself out and leave nothing but ashes behind.
When a lady condescends to apologise, there is no keeping one’s anger. - Anne Bronte
When a lady condescends to apologise, there is no keeping one’s anger.
- Anne Bronte
There are great books in this world and great worlds in books. - Anne Bronte
There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.
A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine. - Anne Bronte
A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.
But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose. - Anne Bronte
But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.
My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze. - Anne Bronte
My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze.
I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world. - Anne Bronte
I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.
But smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when … - Anne Bronte
But smiles and tears are so alike with me, they are neither of them confined to any particular feelings: I often cry when I am happy, and smile when …
It is painful to doubt the sincerity of those we love. - Anne Bronte
It is painful to doubt the sincerity of those we love.
I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes. - Anne Bronte
I love the silent hour of night, for blissful dreams may then arise, revealing to my charmed sight what may not bless my waking eyes.
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