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I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one half his days and mad the other; besides, I like to enjoy my life at all sides and ends, which cannot be done by one that suffers himself to be the slave of a single propensity.

Anne Bronte
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When a lady condescends to apologise, there is no keeping one’s anger.

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There are great books in this world and great worlds in books.

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A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

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But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

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My soul is awakened, my spirit is soaring and carried aloft on the wings of the breeze.

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I would rather have your friendship than the love of any other woman in the world.

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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 …

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It is painful to doubt the sincerity of those we love.

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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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