Quotes and anectdotes from the wise to the foolish, and the courageous to the drunk

Emily Bronte Novelist

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: England
  • Born: Jul 30, 1818
  • Died: Dec 19, 1848

Emily Jane BrontÄ was an English novelist and poet, best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, now considered a classic of English literature. Emily was the third eldest of the four surviving BrontÄ siblings, between the youngest Anne and her brother Branwell. She wrote under the pen name Ellis Bell.

I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself. society

Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. sad

Having leveled my palace, don't erect a hovel and complacently admire your own charity in giving me that for a home. home

Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same. love

I'll walk where my own nature would be leading: It vexes me to choose another guide. nature

I see heaven's glories shine and faith shines equal. faith