As to that leisure evening of life, I must say that I do not want it. I can conceive of no contentment of which toil is not to be the immediate parent. Anthony Trollope conceivecontentmenteven Change image and share on social
A woman's life is not perfect or whole till she has added herself to a husband. Nor is a man's life perfect or whole till he has added to himself a wife. Anthony Trollope addhusbandlife Change image and share on social
I hold that gentleman to be the best-dressed whose dress no one observes. Anthony Trollope dressgentlemanhold Change image and share on social
I have no ambition to surprise my reader. Castles with unknown passages are not compatible with my homely muse. Anthony Trollope ambitioncastlecompatible Change image and share on social
It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can't fly away. Anthony Trollope comfortablefeltfly Change image and share on social
As to happiness in this life it is hardly compatible with that diminished respect which ever attends the relinquishing of labour. Anthony Trollope attendcompatiblediminish Change image and share on social
It may almost be a question whether such wisdom as many of us have in our mature years has not come from the dying out of the power of temptation, rather than as the results of thought and resolution. Anthony Trollope diematurepower Change image and share on social
It has been the great fault of our politicians that they have all wanted to do something. Anthony Trollope faultgreatpolitician Change image and share on social
The habit of reading is the only enjoyment in which there is no alloy; it lasts when all other pleasures fade. Anthony Trollope alloyenjoymentfade Change image and share on social
Never think that you're not good enough. A man should never think that. People will take you very much at your own reckoning. Anthony Trollope goodmanpeople Change image and share on social