Anne Bronte Quotes

A collection of quotes by Anne Bronte.

Anne Bronte (1820-1849) was an English novelist and poet, best known for her novel "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall." She was born on January 17, 1820, in Thornton, West Yorkshire, England. Anne was the youngest of the famous Bronte sisters, which included Charlotte and Emily. Growing up in a literary family, she and her sisters developed a passion for writing from an early age.

Anne's writing style often explored sensitive and controversial themes, challenging the norms of Victorian society. "The Tenant of Wildfell Hall," her second and final novel, was published in 1848 under the pseudonym Acton Bell. The novel delves into themes of marriage, gender inequality, and the struggle for female independence, making it a remarkable work of feminist literature for its time.

Unfortunately, Anne's literary career was cut tragically short. She succumbed to tuberculosis at the age of 29 on May 28, 1849, in Scarborough, England. Despite her short life and limited literary output, Anne Bronte's works continue to be celebrated for their profound insight into the human condition and their contribution to Victorian literature.

Increase of love brings increase of happiness, when it is mu

Increase of love brings increase of happiness, when it is mutual, and pure as that will be.

Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow; My eyes ar

Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow; My eyes are tired of weeping, My heart is sick of woe.

Sad Heart Eyes Tears I Am Tired

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the

But he that dares not grasp the thorn Should never crave the rose.

He Never Grasp Rose Thorn Should

If the generous ideas of youth are too often over- clouded b

If the generous ideas of youth are too often over- clouded by the sordid views of after-life, that scarcely proves them to be false

It's well to have such a comfortable assurance regarding the

It's well to have such a comfortable assurance regarding the worth of those we love. I only wish you may not find your confidence misplaced.

At your time of life, it's love that rules the roast: at min

At your time of life, it's love that rules the roast: at mine, it's solid, serviceable gold.

Life Time Love Rules Thetimes

A burst of passion is a fine rousing thing upon occasion, He

A burst of passion is a fine rousing thing upon occasion, Helen, and a flood of tears is marvellously affecting, but, when indulged too often, they are both deuced plaguy things for spoiling one's beauty and tiring out one's friends.

Though she leads a retired and contemplative life, she is ap

Though she leads a retired and contemplative life, she is apt to get low-spirited if left too much alone.

Beauty is that quality which, next to money, is generally th

Beauty is that quality which, next to money, is generally the most attractive to the worst kinds of men; and, therefore, it is likely to entail a great deal of trouble on the possessor.

Men Money Beauty Trouble Quality

But to tell you the truth, Mr. Boarham, it is on my own acco

But to tell you the truth, Mr. Boarham, it is on my own account I principally object; so let us - drop the subject, for it is worse than useless to pursue it any further

If you would have a boy to despise his mother, let her keep

If you would have a boy to despise his mother, let her keep him at home, and spend her life in petting him up, and slaving to indulge his follies and caprices.

Adoration isn't love. I adore Annabella, but I don't love he

Adoration isn't love. I adore Annabella, but I don't love her; and I love thee, Milicent, but I don't adore thee.

Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow My eyes are

Oh, I am very weary, Though tears no longer flow My eyes are tired of weeping, My heart is sick of woe.

I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the

I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the snares that beset her path nor would I watch and guard her, till, deprived of self-respect and self-reliance, she lost the power or the will to watch and guard herself .

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in

A light wind swept over the corn, and all nature laughed in the sunshine.

If you would have your son to walk honourably through the wo

If you would have your son to walk honourably through the world, you must not attempt to clear the stones from his path, but teach him to walk firmly over them - not insist upon leading him by the hand, but let him learn to go alone.