Bosom Quotes by Fanny Burney

falsehood is not more unjustifiable than unsafe.

— Fanny Burney

O! how short a time does it take to put an end to a woman's liberty!

— Fanny Burney

“The hautbois in the open air is heavenly.”

— Fanny Burney

To despise riches, may, indeed, be philosophic, but to dispense them worthily, must surely be more beneficial to mankind.

— Fanny Burney

Imagination took the reins, and reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to a race with so eccentric and flighty a companion.

— Fanny Burney

the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently.

— Fanny Burney

“Young, animated, entirely off your guard, and thoughtless of consequences, Imagination took the reins; and Reason, slow-paced, though sure-footed, was unequal to the race…

— Fanny Burney

the right line of conduct is the same for both sexes, though the manner in which it is pursued, may somewhat vary, and be…

— Fanny Burney

“Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgment, generally gives as much pain as pleasure. The”

— Fanny Burney

Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution.

— Fanny Burney

I never pretend to be so superior a being as to be above having and indulging a hobby horse [her journal writing], and while…

— Fanny Burney

The laws of custom make our [returning a visit] necessary. O how I hate this vile custom which obliges us to make slaves of…

— Fanny Burney