“Little bits of things make me do it; — perhaps a word that I said and ought not to have said ten years ago; — the most ordinary little mistakes, even my own past thoughts to myself about the merest trifles. They are always making me shiver.”
This book delves into the complexities of Victorian society, focusing on the lives of its characters and their struggles with societal expectations and personal beliefs. more
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 soul is silent. If it speaks at all it speaks in dreams.”
“It's not the one thing nor the other that leads to madness, but the space in between.”
“Coffee is a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your older self.”
“We are going to the moon that is not very far. Man has so much farther to go within himself.”
“And do you know Monsieur Marius? I believe I was a little in love with you.”