And yet, through it all, Cinderella remained ever gentle and kind, for with each dawn she found new hope that someday her dreams of happiness would come true. (disnerdtobe)

Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there was a tiny kingdom. peaceful, prosperous, and rich in romance and tradition. (CodyVenusTrent)

Thus, as time went by, the chateau fell into disrepair, for the family fortunes were squandered upon the vain and selfish stepsisters,while Cinderella was abused,humiliated, and finally forced to become a servant in her own house. (sunnyfields)

Here in a stately chateau, there lived a widowed gentleman, and his little daughter, Cinderella (BB2010)

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Such an iconic quote. It really shows how strong Cinderella is for remaining kind even while being abused. <3