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“...but I am not like you. If you knew my thoughts; the dreams that absorb me; and the fiery imagination that at times eats me up and makes me feel society, as it is, wretchedly insipid, you would pity me and I dare say despise me.” - Charlotte Bronte

“The letters of famous people can be placed into two categories: there is the type of letter which becomes itself a valuable contribution to literature through its wit, style, or wisdom; another kind is that whose main importance lies in the provision of a background to their author’s life.”