It is a happy thing that time quells the longings of vengeance and hushes the promptings of rage and aversion. I had left this woman in bitterness and hate, and I came back to her now with no other emotion than a sort of ruth for her great sufferings, and strong yearning to forget and forgive all injuries - to be reconciled and clasp hands in amity.
Charlotte BronteI have not broken your heart - you have broken it; and in breaking it, you have broken mine.
Charlotte BronteWell had Solomon said,'Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.
Charlotte BronteOn the contrary, I'm a universal patriot, if you could understand me rightly: my country is the world.
Charlotte Bronte