“No sight so sad as that of a naughty child,” he began, “especially a naughty little girl. Do you know where the wicked go after death?”
“They go to hell,” was my ready and orthodox answer.
“And what is hell? Can you tell me that?”
“A pit full of fire.”
“And should you like to fall into that pit, and to be burning there forever?”
“No, sir.”
“What must you do to avoid it?”
I deliberated a moment: my answer, when it did come was objectionable: “I must keep in good health and not die.”
― Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre (A smart ass in 1847)
A great quote Bridget. One I had not come across or remember when I read Jane Eyre . Amazing how the wrath was used to instil fear.. Good on Charlotte Brontë, 🙂 A woman of substance.. 🙂
Many thanks also for your recent visit Bridget.. I appreciated your comment no end.. And I am venturing out into the blog world again..
Much love and well wishes for your Easter Weekend.. <3
Love Sue <3
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So perfect. Love it
I have never heard this quote! Fabulous! I love those Brontë’s. 🙂
Lol, love it😂
Avoidance has always been a perfectly sound strategy – until it no longer works 🙂
Charlotte knew what she was talking about … many have heeded her advice – this is part of her legacy 🙂
So true! I couldn’t help but make her a smart ass 🙂
I loved that, actually 😃
Wise words!