That grief is the most durable which flows inward, and buries its streams with its fountain, in the depths of the heart. Jane Porter More Quotes by Jane Porter More Quotes From Jane Porter I never yet heard man or woman much abused, that I was not inclined to think the better of them; and to transfer any suspicion or dislike, to the person who appeared to take delight in pointing out the defects of a fellow-creature. Jane Porter abuse women thinking The perfection of outward loveliness is the soul shining through its crystalline covering. Jane Porter shining soul perfection Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem Jane Porter nobility fine virtue Our griefs, as well as our joys, owe their strongest colors to our imaginations. There is nothing so grievous to be borne that pondering upon it will not make it heavier; and there is no pleasure so vivid that the animation of fancy cannot liven it. Jane Porter color grief art Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors. But then that is only as they are oracles of wisdom; unless they teach virtue, they are more worthy of a halter than of the laurel. Jane Porter drs wisdom country Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of any flame. Jane Porter lamps flames men The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it will even dance under your cudgel; but should the ring slip, and you lose your hold, the brute will turn and rend you. Jane Porter should noses bears It has been wisely said, "that well may thy guardian angel suffer thee to lose thy locks, when thou darest wilfully to lay thy head in the lap of temptation!" Was it not easier for the hero of Judaea to avoid the touch of the fair Philistine, than to elude her power when held in her arms? Jane Porter angel temptation hero Any base heart can devise means of vileness, and affix the ugly shapings of its own fancy to the actions of those around him; but it requires loftiness of mind, and the heaven-born spirit of virtue, to imagine greatness where it is not, and to deck the sordid objects of nature in the beautiful robes of loveliness and light. Jane Porter heart beautiful mean When Alexander had subdued the world, and wept that none were left to dispute his arms, his tears were an involuntary tribute to a monarchy that he knew not, man's empire over himself. Jane Porter tears men world But the most annoying of all public reformers is the personal satirist. Though he may be considered by some few as a useful member of society, yet he is only ranked with the hangman, whom we tolerate because he executes the judgment we abhor to do ourselves, and avoid with a natural detestation of his office. The pen of the one and the cord of the other are inseparable in our minds. Jane Porter office mind may True virtue, when she errs, needs not the eyes of men to excite her blushes; she is confounded at her own presence, and covered with confusion of face. Jane Porter confusion eye men Virtue is despotic; life, reputation, every earthly good, must be surrendered at her voice. The law may seem hard, but it is the guardian of what it commands; and is the only sure defence of happiness. Jane Porter voice law may none are fit judges of greatness but those who are capable of it. Jane Porter greatness criticism judging In his fairy dreams of war [Thaddeus] always made conquest the sure end of his battles. Jane Porter expectations dream war Goodness is equally hateful to the wicked, as vice is to the virtuous. Jane Porter wicked vices evil A generous spirit is as eloquent in acknowledging benefits as it is bounteous in bestowing them. Jane Porter generous-spirit gratitude benefits Love is full of imagination. Jane Porter imagination love-is However you disguise slavery, it is slavery still. Its chains, though wreathed with roses, not only fasten on the body but rivet on the mind. Jane Porter body mind rose When the cup of any sensual pleasure is drained to the bottom, there is always poison in the dregs. Jane Porter cups poison sensual
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