Mary Lamb Quotes

Writer

Mary Lamb (December 3, 1764 - May 20, 1847) was an English writer known for her collaboration with her sister, Charles Lamb, on the modern English translations of the Iliad and Odyssey, as well as for her popular essays.

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Famous Mary Lamb Quotes

“It is well enough, when one is talking to a friend, to lodge in an odd word by way of counsel now and then; but there is something mighty irksome in its staring upon one in a letter, where one ought to see only kind words and friendly remembrances.”

Way Wells Kind Enough Talking Advice Ought Letters Odd Staring Friendly Now And Then Remembrance Kind Words Lodges

Book:The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb: Letters, 1796-1834

Source: The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb: Letters, 1796-1834

“A child's a plaything for an hour.”

Children Hours Our Children

Book:Works: The essays of Elia

Source: Works: The essays of Elia

“A child is fed with milk and praise.”

Children Praise Feds Milk

Book:Tales for children. Poetry for children. Poems. Dramatic works

Source: Tales for children. Poetry for children. Poems. Dramatic works

About the Author

Born: December 3, 1764
Died: May 20, 1847
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 3

Books & Sources

Tales for children. Poetry for children. Poems. Dramatic worksRelated source material

The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb: Letters, 1796-1834Related source material

Works: The essays of EliaRelated source material

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