“ I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one-half his days and mad the other. Anne Bronte
“ . . and I imagine that, though cold and haughty in her general demeanor, and even exacting in her requirements, she has strong affections for those who can reach them . . . Anne Bronte
“ The rose I gave you was an emblem of myheart,' said she; 'would you take it away andleave me here alone?' 'Would you give me your hand too, if I askedit?' 'Have I not said enough? Anne Bronte
“ If you would have a boy to despise his mother, let her keep him at home, and spend her life in petting him up, and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices. Anne Bronte
“ . . because we cannot conceive that as we grow up our own minds will become so enlarged and elevated that we ourselves shall then regard as trifling those objects and pursuits we now so fondly cherish… Anne Bronte
“ Preserve me from such cordiality! It is like handling briar-roses and may-blossoms - bright enough to the eye, and outwardly soft to the touch, but you know there are thorns beneath, and every now and… Anne Bronte
“ I possess the faculty of enjoying the company of those I - of my friends as well in silence as in conversation. Anne Bronte
“ By his [God's] help I will arise and address myself diligently to my appointed duty. If happiness in this world is not for me, I will endeavor to promote the welfare of those around me, and my reward… Anne Bronte
“ It is natural for our unamiable sex to dislike the creatures, for you ladies lavish so many caresses upon them. Anne Bronte
“ A spirit of candor and frankness, when wholly unaccompanied with coarseness, headmired in others, but he could not acquire it himself. Anne Bronte
“ It is a troublesome thing, Halford, this susceptibility to affronts where none are intended. Anne Bronte
“ Therefore, have done with this nonsense: you have no ground for hope: dismiss, at once, these hurtful thoughts and foolish wishes from your mind, and turn to your own duty, and the dull blank life tha… Anne Bronte
“ Is it that they think it a duty to be continually talking,' pursued she: 'and so never pause to think, but fill up with aimless trifles and vain repetitions when subjects of real interest fail to pres… Anne Bronte
“ If you would have your son to walk honourably through the world, you must not attempt to clear the stones from his path, but teach him to walk firmly over them - not insist upon leading him by the han… Anne Bronte
“ If you would really study my pleasure, mother, you must consider your own comfort and convenience a little more than you do. Anne Bronte
