Anna Brownell Jameson Quotes about Character

All Anna Brownell Jameson Quotes Art Character quotes Evil Fame Genius Heart Poverty

Where the vivacity of the intellect and the strength of the passions exceed the development of the moral faculties the character is likely to be embittered or corrupted by extremes, either of adversity or prosperity.

Where the vivacity of the intellect and the strength of the passions exceed the development of the moral faculties the character is likely to be embittered or corrupted by extremes, either of adversity or prosperity.

Anna Brownell Jameson

Passion, Character, Adversity

As what we call genius arises out of the disproportionate power and size of a certain faculty, so the great difficulty lies in harmonizing with it the rest of the character.

Anna Brownell Jameson

Lying, Character, Genius

Anna Brownell Jameson (1877). “A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected”, p.59

In our relations with the people around us, we forgive them more readily for what they do, which they can help, than for what they are, which they cannot help.

Anna Brownell Jameson

Forgiveness, Character, People

Anna Brownell Jameson (1877). “A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected”, p.39

To some characters, fame is like an intoxicating cup placed to the lips,--they do well to turn away from it who fear it will turn their heads. But to others fame is "love disguised," the love that answers to love in its widest, most exalted sense.

Anna Brownell Jameson

Character, Answers, Cups

Anna Brownell Jameson (1877). “A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected”, p.2