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Ada Leverson, a British writer born on October 10, 1862, and died on August 30, 1933, is known for her unique sense of humor and profound insight into Victorian era life.

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Famous Ada Leverson Quotes

“All really frank people are amusing, and would remain so if they could remember that other people may sometimes want to be frank and amusing too.”

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Author:Ada Leverson

“When I see a cheerful young man shrieking about how full of life he is, banging on a drum, and blowing on a tin trumpet, and speaking of his good spirits, it depresses me, since naturally it gives the contrary impression. It can't be real. It ought to be but it isn't. If the noisy person meant what he said, he wouldn't say it.”

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Book:Love at Second Sight

Source: Love at Second Sight

“It's always something to get one's wish, even if the wish is a failure.”

Ifs Wish

Book:The limit

Source: The limit

About the Author

Born: October 10, 1862
Died: August 30, 1933
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 32

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Love at Second SightRelated source material

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