He might as well plant an oak in a flowerpot, and expect it to thrive, as imagine he can restore her to vigour in the soil of his shallow cares!
EMILY BRONTELook on the grave where thou must sleep Thy last, and strongest foe; It is endurance not to weep, If that repose seem woe.
More Emily Bronte Quotes
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Wondered how anyone could ever imagine unquiet slumbers, for the sleepers in that quiet earth.
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The night is darkening round me, The wild winds coldly blow; But a tyrant spell has bound me, And I cannot, cannot go.
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I will walk where my own nature would be leading.
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Hereafter she is only my sister in name; not because I disown her, but because she has disowned me.
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Cold in the earth and the deeps now piled above thee, Far, far, removed, cold in the dreary grave! Have I forgot, my only Love, to love thee, Severed at last byTime’s all-serving wave?
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I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town.
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Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. But if you be afraid of your touchiness, you must ask pardon, mind, when she comes in.
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I have fled my country and gone to the heather.
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You know that I could as soon forget you as my existence!
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A messenger of Hope comes every night to me, And offers for short life, eternal liberty.
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What kind of living will it be when you – Oh, God! Would you like to live with your soul in the grave?
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Shall Earth no more inspire thee, Thou lonely dreamer now?
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A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.
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No coward soul is mine.
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I understand that most ladies tend to prefer lap dogs…. Perhaps I am an exception.
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