Quotes

The talked-about is always the last to hear the talk. ~ Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy A marvellous speeder-up of Love is War. What might have taken six months, was thus accomplished in three weeks. ~ Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy Events are as much the parents of the future as they were the children of the past. ~ Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy "War makes men simple," he said, "elemental; life in peace is neither simple nor elemental, it is subtle, full of changing environments, to which man must adapt himself; the cunning, the astute, the adaptable, will ever rule in times of peace." ~ Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy "People do not like you to be different. If ever in your life you act differently from others, you will find it so, mademoiselle." ~ Saint's Progress by John Galsworthy "When you are older you will know that life is a long lesson in humility." ~ The Little Minister by James M. Barrie Yet if he upbraided her in his hurry, it was to repent bitterly his temper the next instant, and to feel its effects more than she, temper being a weapon that we hold by the blade. ~ The Little Minister by James M. Barrie The praise that comes of love does not make us vain, but humble rather. Knowing what we are, the pride that shines in our mother's eyes as she looks at us is about the most pathetic thing a man has to face, but he would be a devil altogether if it did not burn some of the sin out of him. ~ The Little Minister by James M. Barrie "It's grand, and you canna expect to be baith grand and comfortable." ~ The Little Minister by James M. Barrie "My lady, there are few more impressive sights in the world than a Scotsman on the make." ~ What Every Woman Knows by James M. Barrie