“Social opinion is like a sharp knife. There are foolish people who regard it only with terror, and dare not touch or meddle with it. There are more foolish people, who, in rashness or defiance, seize it by the blade, and get cut and mangled for their pains. And there are wise people, who grasp it discreetly and boldly by the handle, and use it to carve out their own purposes.”
Quote by Anna Brownell Jameson
Work
A commonplace book of thoughts, memories and fancies, original and selected
This book serves as a repository of the author's thoughts, memories, and creative inspirations, offering a glimpse into their personal experiences and imaginative world. more
Author
Anna Brownell Jameson
Anna Brownell Jameson was an English writer born in May 1794 and died in March 1860. She is known for her extensive literary works and her contributions to the advancement of women's literary status. more
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