a straight line is the shortest possible line between any two points - an axiom equally true in morals as in mathematics. Maria Edgeworth More Quotes by Maria Edgeworth More Quotes From Maria Edgeworth Those who are animated by hope can perform what would seem impossibilities to those who are under the depressing influence of fear. Maria Edgeworth depressing anticipation inspirational The human heart, at whatever age, opens to the heart that opens in return. Maria Edgeworth heart love life If young women were not deceived into a belief that affectation pleases, they would scarcely trouble themselves to practise it so much. Maria Edgeworth trouble belief young What a misfortune it isto be bornawoman!? Why seek for knowledge, which can prove only that our wretchedness is irremediable? If a ray of light break in upon us, it is but to make darkness more visible; to show usthenew limits, the Gothic structure, theimpenetrable barriers of our prison. Maria Edgeworth rays light darkness In real friendship the judgment, the genius, the prudence of each party become the common property of both. Maria Edgeworth party real friendship Persons not habituated to reason often argue absurdly, because, from particular instances, they deduce general conclusions, and extend the result of their limited experience of individuals indiscriminately to whole classes. Maria Edgeworth reason arguing class wit is often its own worst enemy. Maria Edgeworth wit worst-enemy enemy Promises are dangerous things to ask or to give. Maria Edgeworth dangerous giving promise Nature knows best, and she says, roar! Maria Edgeworth pain knows Surely it is much more generous to forgive and remember, than to forgive and forget. Maria Edgeworth forgive-and-forget forgiveness forgiving An orator is the worse person to tell a plain fact. Maria Edgeworth speech persons facts Nor elves, nor fays, nor magic charm, Have pow'r, or will, to work us harm; For those who dare the truth to tell, Fays, elves, and fairies, wish them well. Maria Edgeworth magic fairy wish My mother took too much, a great deal too much, care of me; she over-educated, over-instructed, over-dosed me with premature lessons of prudence: she was so afraid that I should ever do a foolish thing, or not say a wise one, that she prompted my every word, and guided my every action. So I grew up, seeing with her eyes, hearing with her ears, and judging with her understanding, till, at length, it was found out that I had not eyes, ears or understanding of my own. Maria Edgeworth eye wise mother Hope can produce the finest and most permanent springs of action. Maria Edgeworth hope action spring It is not so easy to do good as those who have never attempted it may imagine. Maria Edgeworth imagine easy may Fortune's wheel never stands still the highest point is therefore the most perilous. Maria Edgeworth wheels stills fortune Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property. Maria Edgeworth motherhood land people Let the sexes mutually forgive each other their follies; or, what is much better, let them combine their talents for their general advantage. Maria Edgeworth forgiving talent sex Love occupies a vast space in a woman's thoughts, but fills a small portion in a man's life. Maria Edgeworth portions space men Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves. Maria Edgeworth judging remember people
