Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. Discuss Henry James
Charles Darwin
How great would be the desire in every admirer of nature to behold, if such were possible, the scenery of another planet! Discuss Charles Darwin
Joseph Conrad
Strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others. Discuss Joseph Conrad
Herman Melville
If you can get nothing better out of the world, get a good dinner out of it, at least. Discuss Herman Melville
Alexandre Dumas
Infatuated, half through conceit, half through love of my art, I achieve the impossible working as no one else ever works. Discuss Alexandre Dumas
W. Somerset Maugham
Anyone can tell the truth, but only very few of us can make epigrams. Discuss W. Somerset Maugham
Sophocles
It is only great souls that know how much glory there is in being good. Discuss Sophocles
Miguel de Cervantes
The gratification of wealth is not found in mere possession or in lavish expenditure, but in its wise application. Discuss Miguel de Cervantes
Louisa May Alcott
I have made a plan for my life, as I am in my teens, and no more a child. Discuss Louisa May Alcott
Mary Shelley
My dreams were at once more fantastic and agreeable than my writings. Discuss Mary Shelley