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Gilbert Parker, born on November 23, 1862, was a renowned British novelist. His works are known for their detailed portrayal of rural life and social changes in England, which have won him great popularity among readers.

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Famous Gilbert Parker Quotes

“Man is born in a day, and he dies in a day, and the thing is easily over; but to have a sick heart for three-fourths of one's lifetime is simply to have death renewed every morning; and life at that price is not worth living.”

Men Heart Dies Three Born Morning Sick Lifetime Every Morning Worth Living

Book:The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

Source: The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

“Every man should have laws of his own, I should think; commandments of his own, for every man has a different set of circumstances wherein to work - or worry.”

Thinking Men Should Different Law Worry Circumstances Should Have Every Man Commandments

Book:The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

Source: The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

“It must be remembered that the sea is a great breeder of friendship. Two men who have known each other for twenty years find that twenty days at sea bring them nearer than ever they were before, or else estrange them.”

Men Years Two Friendship Known Sea Twenties Remembered Sailor Great Friend Breeders

Book:Mrs. Falchion

Source: Mrs. Falchion

“Memory is man's greatest friend and worst enemy.”

Men Memories Enemy Worst Worst Enemy

Book:The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

Source: The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

“Love knows not distance; it hath no continent; its eyes are for the stars, its feet for the swords; it continueth, though an army lay waste the pasture; it comforteth when there are no medicines; it hath the relish of manna; and by it do men live in the desert.”

Knows Men Eye Past Stars Feet Waste Army Lays Distance Medicine Desert Continents Relish Pastures

Book:The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

Source: The Complete Works of Gilbert Parker

“Tomorrow is no man's gift.”

Men Tomorrow

Author:Gilbert Parker

About the Author

Born: November 23, 1862
Died: September 6, 1932
Known for: Novelist
Quotes: 32

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The Complete Works of Gilbert ParkerRelated source material

The Judgment House: The Works of Gilbert ParkerRelated source material

Mrs. FalchionRelated source material

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The Judgment House (Volume 1 of 2 ) (EasyRead Super Large 18pt Edition)Related source material

The Money MasterRelated source material

The Weavers: A Tale of England and Egypt of Fifty Years AgoRelated source material

The Works of Gilbert ParkerRelated source material

The lane that had no turning and other associated tales concerning the people of Pontiac. Parables of a provinceRelated source material

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