boydbaeulieu:fictional ladies of the 19th century: Jane Eyre Do you think I am an automaton? — a mac
boydbaeulieu:fictional ladies of the 19th century: Jane Eyre Do you think I am an automaton? — a machine without feelings? Do you think because I am poor, obscure, plain, andlittle, I am soulless and heartless? You think wrong! — I have as much soul asyou — and full as much heart! And if God had gifted me with some beauty andmuch wealth, I should have made it as hard for you to leave me, as it is nowfor me to leave you. I am not talking to you now through the medium of custom,conventionalities, nor even of mortal flesh: it is my spirit that addressesyour spirit; just as if both had passed through the grave, and we stood atGod’s feet, equal — as we are! -- source link