Maria Edgeworth Quotes

The human heart, at whatever age, opens only to the heart that opens in return.

Surely it is much more generous to forgive and remember, than to forgive and forget.

If young women were not deceived into a belief that affectation pleases, they would scarcely trouble themselves to practise it so much.

If we take care of the moments, the years will take care of themselves.

Remember, we can judge better by the conduct of people towards others than by their manner towards ourselves.

In real friendship the judgment, the genius, the prudence of each party become the common property of both.

Fortune's wheel never stands still the highest point is therefore the most perilous.

Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property.

Business was his aversion; Pleasure was his business.