Emily Eden Quotes

Poet

Emily Eden, a renowned British Romantic poet, was born on March 3, 1797, and passed away in 1869. Her poetry is known for its delicate emotions and unique perspective, reflecting the social changes and personal inner world of the time.

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All Admiration Catching Courses Envy Fool Found Genuine Goes On Half Hard

Famous Emily Eden Quotes

“I like a good murder that can't be found out. That is, of course it is very shocking, but I like to hear about it.”

Courses Found Murder Shocking

Book:The Semi-detached House

Source: The Semi-detached House

“what are we all sent into the world for, but to be of use to each other?”

World Use

Book:The Semi-detached House

Source: The Semi-detached House

“It is always so, every pleasure comes exactly half an hour too late - Life! Life!”

Hours Pleasure Half Late Too Late

Book:The Semi-detached House

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“There is nothing so catching as refinement.”

Catching Refinement

Book:The Semi-attached Couple

Source: The Semi-attached Couple

“People may go on talking for ever of the jealousies of pretty women; but for real genuine, hard-working envy, there is nothing like an ugly woman with a taste for admiration.”

People May Real Hard Talking Hard Work Goes On Taste Ugly Envy Genuine Jealousy Admiration Pretty Woman Ugly Women

Book:The Semi-attached Couple

Source: The Semi-attached Couple

“Why is it that fools always have the instinct to hunt out the unpleasant secrets of life, and the hardiness to mention them?”

Secret Fool Instinct Hunts Secret Life Keeping Secrets Hardiness

Book:The Semi-attached Couple

Source: The Semi-attached Couple

About the Author

Born: March 3, 1797
Died: 1869
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 6

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