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Jane Porter was an English novelist born on January 17, 1776, and died on May 24, 1850. Known for her delicate emotional descriptions and rich imagination, her works have had a profound impact on literature.

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Famous Jane Porter Quotes

“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who injured us; and it is hardly possible for one man to be more unlike another than he that forbears to avenge himself of wrong is to him who did the wrong.”

Men Revenge One Man Injured Avenging

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

“The best manner of avenging ourselves is by not resembling him who has injured us.”

Inspirational Injured Avenging

Book:Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

Source: Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With Remarks

About the Author

Born: January 17, 1776
Died: May 24, 1850
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 59

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Aphorisms of Sir Philip Sidney: With RemarksRelated source material

Thaddeus of Warsaw. A New and Rev. Ed: With the Addition of New Notes Etc., by the AuthorRelated source material

His Majesty's MistakeRelated source material

Thaddeus of WarsawRelated source material

Thaddeus of Warsaw ...Related source material

Thaddeus of Warsaw. RevisedRelated source material

The Scottish Chiefs, etcRelated source material

The two princes of Persia: addressed to youthRelated source material

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