“We know that the doctrine of equality leads by steps not only logical, but almost mechanical, to sacrifice the principle of liberty to the principle of quantity; that, being unable to abdicate responsibility and power, it attacks genuine representation, and,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“He prizes me as a soldier would a good weapon, and that is all. [...] Can I receive from him the bridal ring, endure all the forms of love [...] and know that the spirit was quite absent? Can I… — Charlotte Brontë Copy Share Image
![“He prizes me as a soldier would a good weapon, and that is all. [...] Can I receive from him the bridal ring, endure all the forms of love [...] and know that the spirit was quite absent? Can I bear the consciousness that every endearment he bestows is a sacrifice made on principle? No: such a…” quote by Charlotte Brontë](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e05/charlotte-bronte-144_love_he-prizes-me-as-a-soldier-would-a-good-w_1858789.jpg)