“There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.” — Charlotte Brontë

“There is only one difference between a madman and me. I am not mad.” — Charlotte Brontë

“It is in vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquility: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.” — Charlotte Brontë Charlotte Brontë was born on this day, in 1816. Here is perhaps the most famous image of the Brontë sisters, a portrait done by their dissipated brother Branwell: I particularly love how Branwell painted over himself? Perhaps? What was he trying to do? Whatever it was, he did not suc…