Quotes

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 It is a remarkable thing with reference to men who are distressed for money—distressed as was now the case with Mr. Sowerby—that they never seem at a loss for small sums, or deny themselves those luxuries which small sums purchase. Cabs, dinners, wine, theatres, and new gloves are always at the command of men who are drowned in pecuniary embarrassments, whereas those who don't owe a shilling are so frequently obliged to go without them! ~ Framley Parsonage by Anthony Trollope Having a comfortable allowance from his father, he could devote the whole proceeds of his curacy to violet gloves and unexceptionable neck ties. ~ Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope The greatest mistake any man ever made is to suppose that the good things of the world are not worth the winning. ~ Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope Till we can become divine we must be content to be human, lest in our hurry for change we sink to something lower. ~ Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope There is, perhaps, no greater hardship at present inflicted on mankind in civilised and free countries than the necessity of listening to sermons. ~ Barchester Towers by Anthony Trollope What on earth could be more luxurious than a sofa, a book, and a cup of coffee? ~ The Warden by Anthony Trollope He took such high ground that there was no getting on to it. ~ The Warden by Anthony Trollope Small men curse what they cannot understand. ~ A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin