“I think sometimes that it is almost a pity to enjoy Italy as much as I do, because the acuteness of my sensations makes them rather exhausting; but when I see the stupid Italians I have met here, completely insensitive to their surroundings, and ignorant of the treasures of art and history among which they have grown up, I begin to think it is better to be an American, and bring to it all a mind and eye unblunted by custom.”
Quote by Edith Wharton
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
You May Also Like
“He who wishes to be benevolent will not be rich.”
Source: 中西四書
“Elysium is as far as to The very nearest room, If in that room a friend await Felicity of doom.”
Source: The Collected Poems of Emily Dickinson
“I wanted to say to myself as much as anyone else that we made art.”
“I never lost as much but twice, And that was in the sod.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Emily Dickinson (Illustrated)
Source: The Poems of Emily Dickinson
“The sun proceeds unmoved To measure off another day For an approving God.”
Source: The Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson
“A courteous, yet harrowing Grace, As Guest, that would be gone”
Source: Dickinson
“The revery alone will do If bees are few.”
Source: Dickinson