“No pleasure or success in life quite meets the capacity of our hearts. We take in our good things with enthusiasm, and think ourselves happy and satisfied; but afterward, when the froth and foam have subsided, we discover that the goblet is not more than half-filled with the golden liquid that was poured into it.”
This book is a compilation of essays and letters, showcasing the diverse perspectives and thoughts of different writers. more
Louise Imogen Guiney was an Irish poet celebrated for her romantic and lyrical works. Her poetry, deeply influenced by the natural beauty of County Kerry, Ireland, and her personal experiences, reflected the Irish spirit and contributed to the Irish literary tradition. Guiney passed away on November 2, 1920. more
“Character demonstrates itself in trifles.”
“My own passion, all my life, has been non-collecting.”
“Very few can be trusted with an education.”
“Family traits, like murder, will out. Nature has but so many molds.”