“Not infrequently, when a man asks a woman to marry him, he means that he wants her to help him love himself, and if, blinded by her own feeling, she takes him for her captain, her pleasure craft becomes a pirate ship, the colours change to a black flag with a sinister sign, and her inevitable destiny is the coral reef.”
Quote by Myrtle Reed
Work
The Myrtle Reed Year Book: Epigrams and Opinions from the Writings and Sayings of Myrtle Reed
This book presents a compilation of concise, thoughtful statements and observations by Myrtle Reed, showcasing her insights and perspectives on various subjects. more
Author
Myrtle Reed
Myrtle Reed was an American author born on September 27, 1874, and passed away on August 17, 1911. She is known for her unique writing style and her vivid portrayals of Southern life in the United States. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Spinster Book
Source: Later Love Letters of a Musician
“At twenty, men love woman; at thirty, a woman; and at forty, women.”
Source: The Spinster Book
Source: The Book of Clever Beasts: Studies in Unnatural History
Source: Old Rose and Silver
“How strange it is that life must be nearly over, before one fully learns to live!”
Source: Old Rose and Silver
“It takes madness to find out madness.”
Source: New Irish Comedies
Source: Old Rose and Silver
Source: The Master's Violin