“[On the British Museum:] It was manifestly impossible to read all the books in that huge, gloomy structure, but I made a good try and accumulated a fund of useless information guaranteed to cast a pall over any dinner table.”
This book delves into the complexities of personal relationships and the impact of global events on individual lives. more
Elsa Maxwell was a renowned author, born on May 24, 1883, and passed away on November 1, 1963. She wrote across various genres, including novels, biographies, and travel literature. more
“Only those who have earned leisure know how to use it profitably.”
“The loudest psalm singer in the congregation always is a reformed sinner.”