“Thoroughly convinced of the impossibility of his own suit, a high resolve constrained him not to injure that of another. This is a lover's most stoical virtue, as the lack of it is a lover's most venial sin.”
Quote by Thomas Hardy
Work
FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (British Classics Series): Historical Romance Novel
This novel is a classic in the British literature genre, depicting the romantic adventures of a young woman in Victorian England. The story delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal norms of the time. more
Author
Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy, a British novelist born on June 2, 1840, and died on January 11, 1928, is renowned for his novels that depict rural life, reflecting the social changes in 19th-century England. His works often carry a sense of pessimism, depicting the fates of characters with sympathy. more
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