I have observed gratitude to be a principle, that bears the smallest share in the hearts of those where it ought to be most strongly resident, so that I begin to imagine one half of the world don't understand the real etymology of the word.
The least glimmering or shade of acting, in man or woman, is a sure motive of envy in the rest; and, if their malice can't persuade the town's-people… - Charlotte Charke
The least glimmering or shade of acting, in man or woman, is a sure motive of envy in the rest; and, if their malice can't persuade the town's-people…
- Charlotte Charke
But, alas! Misfortunes are too apt to wear out Friendship. - Charlotte Charke
But, alas! Misfortunes are too apt to wear out Friendship.
my uncle ... had the misfortune to be ever touched in his brain, and, as a convincing proof, married his maid, at an age when he and she both had mor… - Charlotte Charke
my uncle ... had the misfortune to be ever touched in his brain, and, as a convincing proof, married his maid, at an age when he and she both had mor…
Power, when invested in the hands of knaves or fools, generally is the source of tyranny. - Charlotte Charke
Power, when invested in the hands of knaves or fools, generally is the source of tyranny.
I have observed gratitude to be a principle, that bears the smallest share in the hearts of those where it ought to be most strongly resident, so tha… - Charlotte Charke
I have observed gratitude to be a principle, that bears the smallest share in the hearts of those where it ought to be most strongly resident, so tha…
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