The Wisdom of Charlotte Brontë

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Thoughts Gathered from Her Novels

Charlotte Brontë, Grace Milne Rae, Polly Teale

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Bodleian Library
07 May 2026

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers; Dictionaries of quotations; Assertiveness, motivation & self-esteem

'Cheerfulness is a matter which depends fully as much on the state of things within, as on the state of things without and around us.'

From Jane Eyre to Lucy Snowe, Charlotte Bronte's heroines think deeply on how to live a fulfilling life, often expressing passionate beliefs, heartfelt advice and pragmatic philosophy. This inspirational selection of short quotations, revealing their

and their author's

innermost thoughts on early Victorian times, remains surprisingly relevant to us today. Drawn from Jane Eyre, Villette, Shirley and The Professor, the quotations cover a wide range of themes including happiness, love, feminism, work, truth, feelings and prejudice. This thought-provoking book, first published in 1912, is a delightful gift for anyone who loves to read Bronte's novels.

By: Charlotte Brontë
Introduction by: Polly Teale
Edited by: Grace Milne Rae
Imprint: Bodleian Library
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 170mm, Width: 110mm,
ISBN: 9781851246748
ISBN 10: 1851246746
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 07 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Preface by Grace Milne Rae 9 Introduction by Polly Teale 13 On Happiness 22 On Love 23 On Life 25 On Conventionality and Self-Righteousness 32 On Prejudice 33 On Truth 34 On Suspense 34 On Imagination 35 On Nature 36 On Pity 36 On Work 37 On Feelings 37 On Character 40 On a Desire to See Life 41 On Personal Appearance 42 On Men and Women 43 On Feminism 50 On England and the English 54 On London 56 On Poets and Poetry 57 On Teachers and Pupils 59 On Children 60 On Youth 61 On Sisters 63 On Old Age 64 On Religion 65 On Protestantism 66 On the Bible 67 On Christian Service 67 On God 68 Index and Sources 73

Charlotte Bronte (18161855) was the eldest of the Bronte sisters. Grace Milne Rae (18851987) was the daughter of Scottish novelist Janet Milne Rae. Polly Teale was the former artistic director of Shared Experience Theatre Company for whom she wrote and directed an award-winning trilogy of Bronte themed plays: Jane Eyre, Bronte and After Mrs Rochester (Nick Hern Books). She is now an arts psychotherapist.