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“On board ship there are many sources of joy of which the land knows nothing. You may flirt and dance at sixty; and if you are awkward in the turn of a valse, you may put it down to the motion of the ship. You need wear no gloves, and may drink your soda-and-brandy without being ashamed of it.”

Book:John Caldigate: Trollope's Works

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John Caldigate: Trollope's Works

John Caldigate is a part of Anthony Trollope's extensive body of work, which includes a series of novels that delve into the social and political landscape of Victorian England. The story follows the protagonist, John Caldigate, as he navigates the challenges and expectations of his time. more

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Anthony Trollope

Anthony Trollope was an English novelist known for his detailed portrayals of Victorian British society. His works often centered around political and administrative themes, showcasing his profound insights into social structures and class divisions. more

“The law is a great thing,--because men are poor and weak, and bad. And it is great, because where it exists in its strength, no tyrant can be above it. But between you and me there should be no mention of law as the guide of conduct. Speak to me of honour, and of duty, and of nobility; and tell me what they require of you.”

Men Should Law Speak Poor Duty Weak Guides Great Things Honour Tyrants Nobility Between You And Me

Book:Anthony Trollope: The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser Novels (Unabridged): The Warden + The Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset + Can You Forgive Her? + The Prime Minister + Eustace Diamonds...

Source: Anthony Trollope: The Chronicles of Barsetshire & The Palliser Novels (Unabridged): The Warden + The Barchester Towers + Doctor Thorne + Framley Parsonage + The Small House at Allington + The Last Chronicle of Barset + Can You Forgive Her? + The Prime Minister + Eustace Diamonds...

“No living orator would convince a grocer that coffee should be sold without chicory; and no amount of eloquence will make an English lawyer think that loyalty to truth should come before loyalty to his client.”

Thinking Should Law Amount Lawyer Coffee Loyalty Convince Clients Eloquence Orators Grocers

Book:Orley farm

Source: Orley farm

“But the hobbledehoy, though he blushes when women address him, and is uneasy even when he is near them, though he is not master ofhis limbs in a ball-room, and is hardly master of his tongue at any time, is the most eloquent of beings, and especially eloquent among beautiful women.”

Beautiful Rooms Marriage Masters Balls Tongue Addresses Limbs Beautiful Women Eloquent Uneasy

Author:Anthony Trollope

“Never let the estate decrease in your hands. It is only by such resolutions as that that English noblemen and English gentlemen can preserve their country. I cannot bear to see property changing hands.”

Country Hands Society Bears Property Preserves Gentleman Resolution Estates Decrease Noblemen English Gentleman