“Women are safer in perilous situations and emergencies than men, and might be still more so if they trusted themselves more confidingly to the chivalry of manhood.”
Book:The Marble Faun
Quote by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Work
The Marble Faun
Written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, this book is a complex narrative that intertwines the lives of a group of Americans living in Rome with the mysterious and tragic story of a sculptor and his creation, a marble statue that comes to life. more
Author
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist known for his Gothic novels and romantic works. His writings often delve into themes of morality and sin, influenced by his family history and Puritan background. more
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