“As to answering, though," said Sara, trying to console herself, "I don't answer very often. I never answer when I can help it. When people are insulting you, there is nothing so good for them as not to say a word—just to look at them and THINK. Miss Minchin turns pale with rage when I do it, Miss Amelia looks frightened, and so do the girls. When you will not fly into a passion people know you are stronger than they are, because you are strong enough to hold in your rage, and they are not, and they say stupid things they wish they hadn't said afterward. There's nothing so strong as rage, except what makes you hold it in—that's stronger. It's a good thing not to answer your enemies. I scarcely ever do. Perhaps Emily is more like me than I am like myself. Perhaps she would rather not answer her friends, even. She keeps it all in her heart.”
Quote by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Book:A Little Princess
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A Little Princess
This classic tale follows the story of Sara Crewe, a young girl who is sent to a strict boarding school in England. Despite the harsh realities of her situation, Sara maintains her optimism and creativity, creating a magical world around her. The novel delves into themes of innocence, courage, and the power of the human spirit, offering a timeless message of hope and perseverance. more
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