I began this book with the intention of concealing nothing, that those who liked might have the benefit of perusing a fellow creature's heart: but we have some thoughts that all the angels in heaven are welcome to behold -- but not our brother-men -- not even the best and kindest amongst them.
Anne BronteAll our talents increase in the using, and every faculty, both good and bad, strengthens by exercise.
Anne BronteNo, thank you, I don't mind the rain,' I said. I always lacked common sense when taken by surprise.
Anne BronteI wished to tell the truth, for truth always conveys its own moral to those who are able to receive it.
Anne BronteI was not really angry: I felt for him all the time, and longed to be reconciled; but I determined he should make the first advances, or at least show some signs of an humble and contrite spirit, first; for, if I began, it would only minister to his self-conceit, increase his arrogance, and quite destroy the lesson I wanted to give him.
Anne Bronte