Ann Radcliffe - The Romance of the Forest (1791)

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At first a small line of inconceivable splendour emerged on the horizon, which, quickly expanding, the sun appeared in all of his glory, unveiling the whole face of nature, vivifying every colour of the landscape, and sprinkling the dewy earth with glittering light.

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To discover depravity in those whom we have loved, is one of the most exquisite tortures to a virtuous mind, and the conviction is often rejected before it is finally admitted.

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Ignorance of true pleasure more frequently than temptation to that which is false, leads to vice.

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To a generous mind few circumstances are more afflicting than a discovery of perfidy in those whom we have trusted.

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He was declaring the ardour of his passion in such terms as but too often make vehemence pass for sincerity.

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