“It's all nonsense to say that the Fifteenth Century can't possibly speak to the Twentieth, because it is the Fifteenth and not the Twentieth, and because those two Centuries haven't got a Common Denominator. They have. It's Human Nature.”
Quote by Frederick Rolfe
Author
Frederick Rolfe
Frederick Rolfe, born on July 22, 1860, was an English writer known for his unique literary style and profound personal emotions. His works, such as 'Solomon Adele,' are celebrated for their distinctive narrative techniques and deep emotional expression. more
You May Also Like
“An appeal to a goodness which is not in him is, to a vain and sensitive soul, a stinging insult.”
“A master should be paid liberally, in order to secure a person properly qualified.”
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?”
Source: The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh to His Brother, 1872-1886: With a Memoir by His Sister-in-law, J. Van Gogh-Bonger ...
“The plaintiff cannot dive into the secret recesses of his (the defendant's) heart.”
“The public can have no rights springing from injustice to others.”
“Anyone who was once a child should have at least one children's book in them.”
Source: Rossa's Recollections, 1838 to 1898: Childhood, Boyhood, Manhood. Customs, Habits and Manners of the Irish People. Erinach and Sassenach-Catholic and Protestant-Englishman and Irishman-English Religion-Irish Plunder. Social Life and Prison Life. The Fenian Movement. Travels in Ireland, England, Scotland and America