We all know that a lie needs no other grounds, than the invention of the liar; and to take for granted as truth, all that is alleged against the fame…

- Jane Porter

Be shocking, be daring, be bold, be passionate.

- Jane Porter

When the cup of any sensual pleasure is drained to the bottom, there is always poison in the dregs.

- Jane Porter

The only impregnable citadel of virtue is religion; for there is no bulwark of mere morality, which some temptation may not overtop or undermine, and…

- Jane Porter

A generous spirit is as eloquent in acknowledging benefits as it is bounteous in bestowing them.

- Jane Porter

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

- Jane Porter

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray; nay, when it strikes on a kindred hear…

- Jane Porter

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of any flame.

- Jane Porter

In his fairy dreams of war [Thaddeus] always made conquest the sure end of his battles.

- Jane Porter