Charlotte Bronte Quotes

The soul, fortunately, has an interpreter–often an unconscious, but still a truthful interpreter–in the eye. ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give. ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte There is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow-creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort. ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte It is not violence that best overcomes hate-nor vengeance that most certainly heals injury. ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte "I would always rather be happy than dignified." ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte The legend went, unconfirmed and unaccredited, but still propagated. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte There is, in lovers, a certain infatuation of egotism; they will have a witness of their happiness, cost that witness what it may. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte I believe that this life is not all; neither the beginning nor the end. I believe while I tremble; I trust while I weep. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte Silence is of different kinds, and breathes different meanings. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte I like to see flowers growing, but when they are gathered, they cease to please. I look on them as things rootless and perishable; their likeness to life makes me sad. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte