When they are gay, the waves echo their gaiety; but when they are sad, then every breaker, as it rolls, seems to bring additional sadness, and to speak to us of hopelessness and of the pettiness of all our joys.
Thus human beings judge of one another, superficially, casually, throwing contempt on one another, with but little reason, and no charity. - Baroness Orczy
Thus human beings judge of one another, superficially, casually, throwing contempt on one another, with but little reason, and no charity.
- Baroness Orczy
She, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him - Baroness Orczy
She, too, had worn a mask in assuming a contempt for him, whilst, as a matter of fact, she completely misunderstood him
Even the worst moments and the weariest journeys must come to an end. - Baroness Orczy
Even the worst moments and the weariest journeys must come to an end.
We must prove to the world that we are all nincompoops - Baroness Orczy
We must prove to the world that we are all nincompoops
When will you give up these mad adventures, and leave others to fight their own battles and to save their own lives as best they may?' When your lady… - Baroness Orczy
When will you give up these mad adventures, and leave others to fight their own battles and to save their own lives as best they may?' When your lady…
The weariest night, the longest day, sooner or later must perforce come to an end. - Baroness Orczy
The weariest night, the longest day, sooner or later must perforce come to an end.
Fate is usually swift when she deals a blow. - Baroness Orczy
Fate is usually swift when she deals a blow.
Sink me! Your taylors have betrayed you! T'wood serve you better to send THEM to Madam Guillotine - Baroness Orczy
Sink me! Your taylors have betrayed you! T'wood serve you better to send THEM to Madam Guillotine
Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when it is crushed. - Baroness Orczy
Virtue is like precious odours, most fragrant when it is crushed.
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