The passions are the seeds of vices as well as of virtues, from which either may spring, accordingly as they are nurtured. Unhappy they who have never been taught the art to govern them! Ann Radcliffe More Quotes by Ann Radcliffe More Quotes From Ann Radcliffe The refreshing pleasure from the first view of nature, after the pain of illness, and the confinement of a sick-chamber, is above the conceptions, as well as the descriptions, of those in health. Ann Radcliffe pain health views Sentiment is a disgrace, instead of an ornament, unless it lead us to good actions. Ann Radcliffe sentiments ornaments action I wish that all those, who on this night are not merry enough to speak before they think, may ever after be grave enough to think before they speak! Ann Radcliffe wish night thinking What has a man's face to do with his character? Can a man of good character help having a disagreeable face? Ann Radcliffe beauty character men