“There are as many kinds of modesty as there are races. To the English woman it is a duty; to the French woman a propriety.” KindRaceDutyModestyProprietyFrench Woman Book:Notes on Paris Source: Notes on Paris
“For thirty centuries, from her sacred seat the cat looked down, and crouching at her feet, beheld the race of conquering Pharaohs kneel.” RaceFeetCenturyCatDown AndSacredConquerThirtySeatsPharaohs Author:Hippolyte Taine