"In one of these early excursions, her humanity had been excited by a scene of such exquisite misery that it long made an impression on her tender mind, and sowed the first seeds of benevolence in her heart."
— Anonymous
Author
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Printed and Sold by John Marshall and Co.
Date
1786
Metaphor
"In one of these early excursions, her humanity had been excited by a scene of such exquisite misery that it long made an impression on her tender mind, and sowed the first seeds of benevolence in her heart."
Metaphor in Context
In one of her holiday vacations, ere the Iron rod of adversity had fallen on her father, Miss Goodville had frequently, before any of the family were stirring, indulged herself in morning rambles through the neighbouring villages. In one of these early excursions, her humanity had been excited by a scene of such exquisite misery that it long made an impression on her tender mind, and sowed the first seeds of benevolence in her heart. (page 45)
Provenance
Contributed by PC Fleming, searching "mind"
Citation
Moral and Instructive Tales for the Improvement of Young Ladies: Calculated to Amuse the Mind, and Form the Heart to Virtue. (London: Printed and Sold by John Marshall and Co. at No. 4, Aldermary Church-Yard, in Bow-Lane, 1786).
Date of Entry
07/15/2010
