Presentiments are strange things: and so are sympathies; and so are signs; and the three combined make one mystery to which humanity has not yet found the key.
CHARLOTTE BRONTEMademoiselle is a fairy,” he said, whispering mysteriously.
More Charlotte Bronte Quotes
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That to begin with; let respect be the foundation, affection the first floor, love the superstructure.
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I seem to have gathered up a stray lamb in my arms: you wandered out of the fold to seek your shepherd, did you, Jane?
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Such is the imperfect nature of man! such spots are there on the disc of the clearest planet; and eyes like Miss Scatcherd’s can only see those minute defects, and are blind to the full brightness of the orb.
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Remorse is the poison of life.
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as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many.
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You, Jane, I must have you for my own–entirely my own.
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I think you will learn to be natural with me, as I find it impossible to be conventional with you
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Adversity is a good school.
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The cool peace and dewy sweetness of the night filled me with a mood of hope: not hope on any definite point, but a general sense of encouragement and heart-ease.
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I am not talking to you now through the medium of custom, conventionalities, nor even of mortal flesh: it is my spirit that addresses your spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood at God’s feet, equal–as we are!
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The vehemence of emotion, stirred by grief and love within me, was claiming mastery, and struggling for full sway; and asserting a right to predominate: to overcome, to live, rise, and reign at last; yes,–and to speak.
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Your will shall decide your destiny.
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Adversity is a good school.
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After a youth and manhood passed half in unutterable misery and half in dreary solitude, I have for the first time found what I can truly love–I have found you.
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It would not be wicked to love me.” “It would to obey you.
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