Jane Porter
English writer
Lived from: 1776 - 1850
Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: United Kingdom
Born: 17 january 1776 Died: 24 may 1850
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Happiness is a sunbeam which may pass through a thousand bosoms without losing a particle of its original ray; nay, when it strikes on a kindred heart, like the converged light on a mirror, it reflects itself with redoubled brightness. It is not perfected till it is shared.
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I never yet heard man or woman much abused, that I was not inclined to think the better of them; and to transfer any suspicion or dislike to the person who appeared to take delight in pointing out the defects of a fellowcreature.
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The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.
― Jane Porter
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