Famous quote by Anne Bronte

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I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the snares that beset her path nor would I watch and guard her,
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"I would not send a poor girl into the world, ignorant of the snares that beset her path; nor would I watch and guard her, till, deprived of self-respect and self-reliance, she lost the power or the will to watch and guard herself "

- Anne Bronte

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This quote by Anne Bronte talks to the significance of supplying young women with the knowledge and abilities they need to navigate the world. She believes that it is inadequate to merely secure them from the threats they may deal with, however that they should also be empowered to safeguard themselves. She does not want them to end up being so reliant on others that they lose their pride and self-reliance. Instead, she desires them to be equipped with the tools they need to make their own choices and to be able to defend themselves. She wants them to be able to acknowledge and avoid the snares that might be set for them, and to be able to look after themselves. This quote talks to the value of supplying girls with the education and resources they need to be independent and self-sufficient.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Anne Bronte between January 17, 1820 and May 28, 1849. He/she was a famous Novelist from United Kingdom. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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