“I believe it was an inspiration rather than a temptation” — Charlotte Brontë Believe Copy Share Image
“In her past were sweet passages, in her future rosy hopes.” — Charlotte Brontë Charlottebronte Copy Share Image
“You know I am too English to get up a vehement friendship all at once.” — Charlotte Brontë Britishness Copy Share Image
as much good-will may be conveyed in one hearty word as in many. — Charlotte Bronte Good Copy Share Image
“In catalepsy and a dead trance, I studiously held the quick of my nature.” — Charlotte Brontë Nature Copy Share Image
You, sir, are the most phantom-like of all; you are a mere dream — Charlotte Bronte Dream Copy Share Image
“Now, when any vicious simpleton excites my disgust by his paltry ribaldry…” — Charlotte Brontë Disgust Copy Share Image
“I wanted to hear his voice again, yet feared to meet his eye.” — Charlotte Brontë Feared Copy Share Image
“The writer who possesses the creative gift of fantasy owns something of which he is not always master; something that, at times,… — Charlotte Bronte Creativity Copy Share Image
“Unfeeling thing that I was, the sensibilities of the maternal heart were Greek and Hebrew to me.” — Charlotte Brontë Judaism Copy Share Image
That to begin with; let respect be the foundation, affection the first floor, love the superstructure. — Charlotte Bronte Affection Copy Share Image
“Approaching quietly, she knelt on the carpet at her side, and looked over her little shoulder at her book. It was a… — Charlotte Brontë Books Copy Share Image
There is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to… — Charlotte Bronte Being loved Copy Share Image
“...and it is madness in all women to let a secret love kindle within them, which, if unreturned and unknown, must devour… — Charlotte Brontë Life Copy Share Image
You can write nothing of value unless you give yourself wholly to the the theme -- and when you so give yourself… — Charlotte Bronte Appetite Copy Share Image
“There are certain things in which we so rarely meet with our double that it seems a miracle when that chance befalls.” — Charlotte Brontë Luck Copy Share Image
“You will come some day to a craggy pass in the channel, where the whole of life's stream will be broken up… — Charlotte Brontë Life Copy Share Image
“I have a little boy, younger than you, who knows six Psalms by heart: and when you ask him which he would… — Charlotte Bronte Humor Copy Share Image
“When first I saw Isidore, I believed he would help me to enjoy it I believed he would be content with my… — Charlotte Brontë Happy Copy Share Image
“I am sure there is a future state; I believe God is good; I can resign my immortal part to Him without… — Charlotte Brontë God father Copy Share Image
“For once a hope was realized. I held in my hand a morsel of real solid joy: not a dream, not an… — Charlotte Brontë Creativity Copy Share Image
My love has placed her little hand With noble faith in mine, And vowed that wedlock's sacred band Our nature shall entwine.… — Charlotte Bronte Band Copy Share Image
Jane, be still; don't struggle so like a wild, frantic bird, that is rending its own plumage in its desperation." "I am… — Charlotte Bronte Bird Copy Share Image
“I perceive all this, and believe that you were born under my star. Yes, you were born under my star! Tremble! for… — Charlotte Brontë Astronomy Copy Share Image
“When do you wish to go?” “Early to-morrow morning, sir.” “Well, you must have some money; you can’t travel without money, and… — Charlotte Brontë Business Copy Share Image
“It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make… — Charlotte Brontë Feminism Copy Share Image
“Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs. We are, and must be one and… — Charlotte Brontë Animosity Copy Share Image
“You think too much of your "toilette", Adele; but you may have a flower." I took a rose from a vase and… — Charlotte Brontë Amusing Copy Share Image
“Milton's Eve! Milton's Eve! ... Milton tried to see the first woman; but Cary, he saw her not ... I would beg… — Charlotte Brontë Adam Copy Share Image
“The case is very plain before me. In leaving England, I should leave a loved but empty land — Mr. Rochester is… — Charlotte Brontë Change Copy Share Image
“His will be done, as done it surely will be, whether we humble ourselves to resignation or not. The impulse of creation… — Charlotte Brontë Destiny Copy Share Image
“Evening Solace The human heart has hidden treasures, In secret kept, in silence sealed; The thoughts, the hopes, the dreams, the pleasures,… — Charlotte Brontë Human heart Copy Share Image
I only want an easy mind, sir; not crushed by crowded obligations. — Charlotte Bronte Crushed Copy Share Image
But what is so headstrong as youth? What so blind as inexperience? — Charlotte Bronte Blind Copy Share Image
Silence is of different kinds, and breathes different meanings. — Charlotte Bronte Breathe Copy Share Image
I tired of the routine of eight years in one afternoon. — Charlotte Bronte Afternoon Copy Share Image
“I had wakened the glow: his features beamed. 'Oh, you are indeed there, my sky-lark!” — Charlotte Brontë Jane-eyre Copy Share Image
“... your grasp, even in fury, would have a charm for me...” — Charlotte Brontë Anger Copy Share Image
