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Quote by Letitia Elizabeth Landon

“Habit is a second nature, and what was at first pleasure, is next necessity.”

Work

This literary work delves into the intricate tapestry of romantic relationships, offering readers a nuanced look at the disparities between the romanticized versions of love and the actual experiences of human connection. Through a series of short stories, the author examines the emotional landscapes of love, heartache, and the pursuit of meaningful connections. more

Author

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

Letitia Elizabeth Landon was an English poet of the Romantic era, celebrated for her romantic verse. Born on August 14, 1802, she was a prominent figure in the literary scene of her time. Her work, often characterized by themes of love, nature, and the passage of time, left a lasting impression on readers and fellow writers. Tragically, her career was cut short when she passed away on October 15, 1838, at the age of 36. more

“It is a curious fact, but a fact it is, that your witty people are the most hard-hearted in the world. The truth is, fancy destroys feeling. The quick eye to the ridiculous turns every thing to the absurd side; and the neat sentence, the lively allusion, and the odd simile, invest what they touch with something of their own buoyant nature. Humor is of the heart, and has its tears; but wit is of the head, and has only smiles - and the majority of those are bitter.”

Source: The Complete Works of L. E. Landon: Containing Romance and Reality, Francesca Carrara, Traits and Trials of Early Life, Ethel Church, the Book of Beauty, Improvisatrice, the Troubadour, Venetian Bracelet, Golden Violet, Vow of the Peacock, Easter Gift, &c., &c

“There is no existence so content as that whose present is engrossed by employment, and whose future is filled by some strong hope, the truth of which is never proved. Toil and illusion are the only secrets to make life tolerable.”

Strong Work Secret Existence Illusion Filled Employment Toil Tolerable

Book:Francesca Carrara

Source: Francesca Carrara

“The old proverb, applied to fire and water, may with equal truth be applied to the imagination - it is a good servant, but a bad master.”

May Water Imagination Fire Masters Truth Is Equal Servant Old Proverb

Book:Romance and Reality

Source: Romance and Reality

“We are rarely wrong when we act from impulse.”

Impulse

Book:Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides

Source: Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides