““Such an attitude presupposes confidence in one's own power to search for and recognize the truth, as well as trust in the truth to be good when one finds it. Where the Brontes are concerned, these feelings are obviously rooted in Christian faith. For centuries, Christian thinkers have placed the heart of truth in God, maintaining that the unfettered and sincere pursuit of the former will lead to the latter. In Charlotte Brontes novels especially, truth and freedom are as intimately associated as in John 8:32: 'And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.' The quester assured of this connexion has nothing to fear.””
