Quotes by Bronte, Charlotte

But this I know; the writer who possesses the creative gift owns somet >>

You -- poor and obscure, and small and plain as you are -- I entreat t >>

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity >>

Quotations about Writers and Writing

Great writers are the saints for the godless. >>

The more books we read, the clearer it becomes that the true function >>

Let authors write for glory and reward. The truth is well paid when sh >>

But this I know; the writer who possesses the creative gift owns something of which he is not always master -- something that at times strangely wills and works for itself. If the result be attractive, the World will praise you, who little deserve praise; if it be repulsive, the same World will blame you, who almost as little deserve blame.

Bronte, Charlotte