“Now flattery can never do good; twice cursed in the giving and the receiving, it ought to be.”
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The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth
This book offers a detailed look into the life and works of Maria Edgeworth, a prominent 19th-century author. It includes extracts from her extensive correspondence, providing a personal perspective on her life and times. The book delves into her literary achievements, exploring the themes and styles that characterized her writing. more
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Maria Edgeworth
Maria Edgeworth, born on January 1, 1768, and died on May 22, 1849, was an outstanding Irish novelist. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and profound insights into social issues, which had a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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Source: Works of Maria Edgeworth: Popular tales. 1823
“Health can make money, but money cannot make health.”
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“Home! With what different sensations different people pronounce and hear that word pronounced!”
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“Hope can produce the finest and most permanent springs of action.”
Source: The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth
“There is not a formula for the way that God heals. There's not a timetable.”
“Illness was a sort of occupation to me, and I was always sorry to get well.”
Source: Works of Maria Edgeworth: Tales of fashionable life. 1826.- -v. 7. Patronage. 1825
“there is no reasoning with imagination.”
Source: Works of Maria Edgeworth: Popular tales. 1823
“tyranny and injustice always produce cunning and falsehood.”
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“Justice satisfies everybody.”
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