“Despite our complicated civilization, so called, or perhaps on account of it, we are all of us a mere set of barbarians, who find it less trouble to provide a new, cheap, and shoddy thing than to get the full use and full pleasure out of a finely-made and carefully-chosen old one.”
Quote by Vernon Lee
Work
Hortus vitae : essays on the garden of life
This book delves into philosophical and literary reflections on the concept of life, drawing parallels with the nurturing and growth inherent in a garden. more
Author
Vernon Lee
Vernon Lee, born Vernon Lee Huxley, was an English writer renowned for her supernatural and Gothic novels. Born on October 14, 1856, and died on February 13, 1935, Lee's works often explored the mysterious and supernatural, with a unique writing style that has captivated readers. more
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