“ To be friendless is indeed to be unfortunate, but the hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity. ”
Mary Shelley, Frankenstein (1818). copy citation
| Author | Mary Shelley |
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| Source | Frankenstein |
| Topic | love friendship charity |
| Date | 1818 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/84/84-h/84-h.htm |
Context
“I am an unfortunate and deserted creature, I look around and I have no relation or friend upon earth. These amiable people to whom I go have never seen me and know little of me. I am full of fears, for if I fail there, I am an outcast in the world for ever.'
«'Do not despair. To be friendless is indeed to be unfortunate, but the hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity. Rely, therefore, on your hopes; and if these friends are good and amiable, do not despair.'
«'They are kind—they are the most excellent creatures in the world; but, unfortunately, they are prejudiced against me.” source
«'Do not despair. To be friendless is indeed to be unfortunate, but the hearts of men, when unprejudiced by any obvious self-interest, are full of brotherly love and charity. Rely, therefore, on your hopes; and if these friends are good and amiable, do not despair.'
«'They are kind—they are the most excellent creatures in the world; but, unfortunately, they are prejudiced against me.” source
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