I never pretend to be so superior a being as to be above having and indulging a hobby horse [her journal writing],… — Fanny Burney Copy Share Image
To have some account of my thoughts, manners, acquaintance and actions, when the hour arrives in which time is more nimble than… — Fanny Burney Copy Share Image
To Nobody, then, will I write my Journal! since to Nobody can I be wholly unreserved, to Nobody can I reveal every… — Fanny Burney Copy Share Image
How truly does this journal contain my real and undisguised thoughts--I always write it according to the humour I am in, and… — Fanny Burney Copy Share Image
To despise riches, may, indeed, be philosophic, but to dispense them worthily, must surely be more beneficial to mankind. — Fanny Burney Copy Share
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 Copy Share
the mind naturally accommodates itself, even to the most ridiculous improprieties, if they occur frequently. — Fanny Burney Copy Share
“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 Copy Share
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 Copy Share
“Generosity without delicacy, like wit without judgment, generally gives as much pain as pleasure. The” — Fanny Burney Copy Share
Far from having taken any positive step, I have not yet even fommed any resolution. — Fanny Burney Copy Share
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 Copy Share
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 Copy Share
“Mock you!" repeated he earnestly, "no I revere you! I esteem and I admire you above all human beings! you are the friend to… — Fanny Burney Copy Share
“Their regard may be mutually useful, since much is to be expected from emulation where nothing is to be feared from envy. I” — Fanny Burney Copy Share
Well of all things in the world, I don't suppose anything can be so dreadful as a public wedding--my stars!--I should never be able… — Fanny Burney Copy Share
![“I never pretend to be so superior a being as to be above having and indulging a hobby horse [her journal writing], and while I keep mine within due bounds and limits, nobody, I flatter myself, would wish to deprive me of the poor animal: to be sure, he is not formed for labour, and is rather lame…” quote by Fanny Burney](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d52/fanny-burney-7403_animal_i-never-pretend-to-be-so-superior-a-bein_485407.jpg)
