“A woman with fair opportunities, and without an absolute hump, may marry whom she likes. Only let us be thankful that the darlings are like the beasts of the field, and don't know their own power. They would overcome us entirely if they did.” IfsKnowsMayOpportunityWomenFieldsFairsOvercomingAbsolutesLikesBeastBeing ThankfulDarling Book:Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero Source: Vanity Fair: A Novel Without a Hero
“Hast thou fallen? Do not groan and lament: rather be thankful for the opportunity given thee to rise once more.” OpportunityGivenFailureTheeFallenBeing ThankfulLament Author:Ivan Panin