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 .
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I love the silent hour of night,For blissful dreams may then arise,
Revealing to my charmed sight
What may not bless my waking eyes!
Anne Bronte
O, beautiful, and full of grace!
Anne Bronte
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.
Anne Bronte
I do not fear thy love will fail;
Thy faith is true, I know;
But, oh, my love!
Anne Bronte
Mistaken oft, and oft astray,
It strives to find the narrow way,
But gropes and toils alone:
That inner life of strife and tears,
Of kindling hopes and lowering fears
To none but God is known.
Anne Bronte
Firm and bold my heart shall be:
Fear not though this life is dreary,
I can bear it well for thee.
Anne Bronte
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