Tag Archives: Anthony Trollope

“It is good to be beautiful…”

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Naomi

It is good to be beautiful, but it should come of God and not of the hairdresser. And personal dignity is a great possession; but a man should struggle for it no more than he would for beauty. Many, however, … Continue reading →

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Pathological pessimism: “Everything is going wrong.”

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Naomi

It may always be observed that when hunting-men speak seriously of their sport, they speak despondingly. Everything is going wrong. Perhaps the same thing may be remarked in other pursuits. Farmers are generally on the verge of ruin. Trade is … Continue reading →

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Can you name this politician and his political party?

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Naomi

What follows should ring bells in everyone’s head. Many eternal truths within: [He] was a fluent speaker, and when there was nothing to be said was possessed of great plenty of words. And he was gifted with that peculiar power … Continue reading →

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