There is something in the ardour and ingenousness of youth, which is particularly pleasing to the contemplation of an old man, if his feelings have not been entirely corroded by the world.
Ann RadcliffeI tasted too what was called the sweet of revenge - but it was transient, it expired even with the object, that provoked it.
Ann RadcliffeHow despicable is that humanity, which can be contented to pity, where it might assuage!
Ann Radcliffe