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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.”

People Ifs Want May Sometimes Remember Talking Conversation Frank Amusing

Author:Ada Leverson

“Most people now seem to treasure anything they value in proportion to the extent that it's followed about and surrounded by the vulgar public.”

People Seems Values Treasure Proportion Vulgar

Book:Tenterhooks

Source: Tenterhooks

“Most people would far rather be seen through than not be seen at all.”

People Attention

Book:Tenterhooks

Source: Tenterhooks

“People were not charmed with Eglantine because she herself was charming, but because she was charmed.”

People Charm Charming Charmed

Book:Love at Second Sight

Source: Love at Second Sight

“Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have.”

People Appearance Valuable Merit Modesty

Author:Ada Leverson

“She could carry off anything; and some people said that she did.”

People Said Sarcastic

Book:Love at Second Sight

Source: Love at Second Sight

About the Author

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

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