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Margot Asquith was an English author and socialite, born on February 2, 1864, and died on July 28, 1945. She was the wife of the British Prime Minister, H.H. Asquith, and is known for her diaries and memoirs that offer a unique perspective on the political and social life of her time.

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“My sort of looks are of the kind that bore me when I see them on other people.”

People Looks Kind Appearance Bores

Book:More Or Less about Myself

Source: More Or Less about Myself

“I do not say I was ever what I would call "plain," but I have the sort of face that bores me when I see it on other people.”

People Faces Bores

Author:Margot Asquith

“The ingrained idea that, because there is no king and they despise titles, the Americans are a free people is pathetically untrue. . . . There is a perpetual interference with personal liberty over there that would not be tolerated in England for a week.”

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Author:Margot Asquith

“It is always dangerous to generalize, but the American people, while infinitely generous, are a hard and strong race and, but for the few cemeteries I have seen, I am inclined to think they never die.”

People Thinking Hard America Dies Strong Race Dangerous Generous Cemetery

Book:Places & Persons

Source: Places & Persons

“There are some people that you cannot change, you must either swallow them whole or leave them alone.”

Book:More Memories

Source: More Memories

“Rich men's houses are seldom beautiful, rarely comfortable, and never original. It is a constant source of surprise to people of moderate means to observe how little a big fortune contributes to Beauty.”

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Book:Autobiography

Source: Autobiography

About the Author

Born: February 2, 1864
Died: July 28, 1945
Known for: Author
Quotes: 49

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