23rd April 1814: Maria Brontë, the first child of Patrick and Maria Brontë was christened in Thornton,  Yorkshire. The first of six children, she was intelligent, lively and kind and much beloved by her four younger sisters and brother.
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Artwork: BornInPrimroses by EmilyInGondal

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in 1816, Charlotte Brontë was born in Thornton, Yorkshire.

Brontë is best remembered for Jane Eyre, her 1847 masterpiece.

“It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.”

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1816 in Thornton, Bradford to Reverend Patrick and Maria Bronte a girl was born. She would grow up to be a very kind, perceptive, passionate woman, and one of the greatest writers of all time. She will always be loved the world over. Happy 206th birthday Charlotte Bronte!

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The most interesting relationship is when they are no longer friends, but not yet a couple.

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It's Belle for the Thorntons.

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If there is no way for us to be together, why did God introduce us?

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Love is not a solution. It's a feeling. If we could decide who to love, everything would be much easier. But much less magical.

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Just because we can't be together doesn't mean I don't love you.

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The first person you think about in the morning and the last person you think about at night is either the cause of your happiness or the cause of your pain.

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JCThornton,
At your service.
Let there be toons, and get animated!

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And the 10 winners of IT'S NOT THE THREE LITTLE PIGS *arc*s are ...

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"Your footprints will disappear in an hour, but she will never forget you. And you never told her. Life is shorter than you think. Love while you can..."

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"I swear to love you, and no matter what obstacles would separate us, we will always find the way to each other."

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Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton’s favourite drink was grape juice mixed with embalming fluid.

Another tale from

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In a love relationship, one cannot spare each other, as this can only lead to alienation. If there are difficulties, they must be overcome.

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A person feels the meaning and purpose of his own life only when he realizes that others need him.

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It is better to wait for a person who will not put up with our snags, and he will like them.

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