Words of Wisdom Quotes

To see and know the worst is to take from Fear her main advantage. ~ Villette by Charlotte Bronte "It is always the way of events in this life," he continued presently: "no sooner have you got settled in a pleasant resting-place, than a voice calls out to you to rise and move on, for the hour of repose is expired." ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte It is a pity that doing one's best does not always answer. ~ Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Ride at any fence hard enough, and the chances are you'll get over. The harder you ride the heavier the fall, if you get a fall; but the greater the chance of your getting over. ~ Phineas Redux by Anthony Trollope The best way to be thankful is to use the goods the gods provide you. ~ The Last Chronicle of Barset by Anthony Trollope A burden that will crush a single pair of shoulders will, when equally divided—when shared by two, each of whom is willing to take the heavier part—become light as a feather. ~ Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope One can only pour out of a jug that which is in it. ~ Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope All men must die, Jon Snow. But first we'll live. ~ A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin A man who is a gentleman in his cups may be trusted to be a gentleman at all times. ~ He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope Words spoken cannot be recalled. ~ He Knew He Was Right by Anthony Trollope