“What is one's personality, detached from that of the friends with whom fate happens to have linked one? I cannot think of myself apart from the influence of the two or three greatest friendships of my life, and any account of my own growth must be that of their stimulating and enlightening influence.”
This book is a personal narrative that delves into the author's past, providing insights into their life journey and the events that shaped their perspective. more
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
“Energy creates energy. It is by spending myself that I become rich.”
“A sheltered life can be a daring life as well. For all serious daring starts from within.”
“We change, but always at a cost: to win this you lose that.”