Eliza Parsons

griefs, when divided become less poignant.

— Eliza Parsons

The truly beneficent mind looks upon every child of sorrow as their relation, and entitled to their assistance.

— Eliza Parsons

“pleased to observe, that you submit to reason and necessity without indulging useless complaint. I applaud this conduct exceedingly, the more, perhaps,…

— Eliza Parsons

“Whither have you been rambling so early?" said Madame Cheron, as her niece entered the breakfast-room. "I don't approve of these solitary…

— Eliza Parsons

“Emily," said the Count, "why will you reduce me to adopt this conduct? How much more willingly would I persuade, than compel…

— Eliza Parsons

“After travelling a few miles, he fell asleep; and Emily, who had put two or three books into the carriage, on leaving…

— Eliza Parsons

“It was one of Emily's earliest pleasures to ramble among the scenes of nature; nor was it in the soft and glowing…

— Eliza Parsons

The unfortunate have claims upon the hearts of those whom God has blessed with affluence.

— Eliza Parsons

“Meanwhile, the travellers pursued their journey; Emily making frequent efforts to appear cheerful, and too often relapsing into silence and dejection. Madame…

— Eliza Parsons

“But, however," added he, "when this Venetian Count (I have forgot his name) marries you, your present disagreeable state of dependence will…

— Eliza Parsons

“Madame Montoni's sufferings, at length, rose above her pride, and, when Emily had before entered the room, she would have told them…

— Eliza Parsons