“As towards most other things of which we have but little personal experience (foreigners, or socialists, or aristocrats, as the case may be), there is a degree of vague ill-will towards what is called Thinking. ... I am tempted to believe that much of the mischief thus laid at the door of that poor unknown quantity Thinking is really due to its ubiquitous twin-brother Talking.”
Quote by Vernon Lee
Work
Hortus Vitae: Essays on the Gardening of Life
This book delves into the concept of life through the lens of gardening, offering philosophical and practical insights into personal growth and well-being. more
Author
Vernon Lee
Vernon Lee, born Vernon Lee Huxley, was an English writer renowned for her supernatural and Gothic novels. Born on October 14, 1856, and died on February 13, 1935, Lee's works often explored the mysterious and supernatural, with a unique writing style that has captivated readers. more
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