I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to think the better of them, and to transfer the suspicion or dislike to the one who found pleasure in pointing out the defects of another

Quote by Jane Porter

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The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

The mob is a sort of bear; while your ring is through its nose, it...

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...

Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

I never yet heard man or woman much abused that I was not inclined to...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

Imparting knowledge is only lighting other men's candles at our lamp without depriving ourselves of...

People do not always understand the motives of sublime conduct, and when they are astonished...

People do not always understand the motives of sublime conduct, and when they are astonished...

Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

Nobility, without virtue, is a fine setting without a gem.

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.

Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors....

Dr. Johnson has said that the chief glory of a country arises from its authors....