Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

After a few minutes’ reflection, however, she continued, “I do remember his boasting one day, at Netherfield, of the implacability of his resentments, of his having an unforgiving temper. His disposition must be dreadful.”

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

Siddhartha thought about his situation. Thinking was hard on him, he did not really feel like it, but he forced himself.