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"The History of Ophelia" Quotes
"The History of Ophelia" follows the trials and moral development of a virtuous young woman navigating the dangers and seductions of 18th-century English society.
Quotes
Virtue, like the sun, brightens the darkest scenes.
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Misfortune is oftener owing to imprudence than to fate.
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A gentle heart feels for the woes of others.
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The truest happiness arises from a consciousness of acting right.
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To forgive an injury is the mark of a noble mind.
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Sincerity is the soul of friendship.
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The world is too apt to judge by appearances.
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Real worth lies not in wealth, but in virtue.
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No adversity can conquer a truly resolute spirit.
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To err is human, but to persist in error is folly.
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