Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk
Thursday November 21st, 2024

Emily Bronte Novelist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jul 30, 1818
  • Died: Dec 19, 1848

Emily Jane BrontÄ was an English novelist and poet, best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. Emily was the third eldest of the four surviving BrontÄ siblings, between the youngest Anne and her brother Branwell. She wrote under the pen name Ellis Bell.

I see heaven's glories shine and faith shines equal. faith

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. love

Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. sad

I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself. society

I'll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide. nature

Having leveled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home. home

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 more views from William Blake

32 more views from William Blake

Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 other quotes from Franz Grillparzer

6 other quotes from Franz Grillparzer

For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 quotes from Storm Jameson

2 quotes from Storm Jameson

To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 views from Victor Hugo

73 views from Victor Hugo