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I was not really angry: I felt for him all the time, and longed to be reconciled; but I determined he should make the first advances, or at least show some signs of an humble and contrite spirit, first; for, if I began,

I was not really angry: I felt for him all the time, and longed to be reconciled; but I determined he should make the first advances, or at least show some signs of an humble and contrite spirit, first; for, if I began, it would only minister to his self-conceit, increase his arrogance, and quite destroy the lesson I wanted to give him.

Anne Bronte
Humble, Self, Giving
Anne Bronte (2006). “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”, p.270, ReadHowYouWant.com

I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one half his days and mad the other.

Anne Bronte
Drinking, Men, Giving
Anne Bronte (2006). “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”, p.247, ReadHowYouWant.com

I thought Mr. Millward never would cease telling us that he was no tea-drinker, and that it was highly injurious to keep loading the stomach with slops to the exclusion of more wholesome sustenance, and so give himself time to finish his fourth cup.

Anne Bronte
Giving, Tea, Cups
Anne Bronte (2009). “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall: Easyread Large Bold Edition”, p.111, ReadHowYouWant.com

I will give my whole heart and soul to my Maker if I can,' I answered, 'and not one atom more of it to you than He allows. What are you, sir, that you should set yourself up as a god, and presume to dispute possession of my heart with Him to whom I owe all I have and all I am, every blessing I ever did or ever can enjoy - and yourself among the rest - if you are a blessing, which I am half inclined to doubt.

Anne Bronte
Heart, Blessing, Giving
Anne Bronte (2016). “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall (Diversion Illustrated Classics)”, p.231, Diversion Books

I see that a man cannot give himself up to drinking without being miserable one half his days and mad the other; besides, I like to enjoy my life at all sides and ends, which cannot be done by one that suffers himself to be the slave of a single propensity.

Anne Bronte
Drinking, Men, Giving
Anne Bronte (2006). “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall”, p.247, ReadHowYouWant.com

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