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Countess of Blessington Quotes

Countess of Blessington quotes

Irish Novelist September 1, 1789 – June 4, 1849

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Countess of Blessington quote: "We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at..."
We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers. Countess of Blessington
Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long. Countess of Blessington
Countess of Blessington quote: "Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and..."
Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious. Countess of Blessington
Who could look on these monuments without reflecting on the vanity of mortals in thus offering up testimonials of their respect for persons of whose very names posterity is ignorant? Countess of Blessington
When we bring back with us the objects most dear, and find those we left unchanged, we are tempted to doubt the lapse of time; but one link in the chain of affection broken, and every thing seems altered. Countess of Blessington
Countess of Blessington quote: "Here Fashion is a despot, and no one dreams of evading its..."
Here Fashion is a despot, and no one dreams of evading its dictates. Countess of Blessington
Countess of Blessington quote: "Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the..."
Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence. Countess of Blessington
Countess of Blessington quote: "Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart."
Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart. Countess of Blessington
I see little alteration at Lyons since I formerly passed through it. Its manufactories are, nevertheless, flourishing, though less improvement than could be expected is visible in the external aspect of the place. Countess of Blessington
In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex. Countess of Blessington
Countess of Blessington quote: "The chief prerequisite for a escort is to have a flexible..."
The chief prerequisite for a escort is to have a flexible conscience and an inflexible politeness. Countess of Blessington
Arles is certainly one of the most interesting towns I have ever seen, whether viewed as a place remarkable for the objects of antiquity it contains, or for the primitive manners of its inhabitants and its picturesque appearance. Countess of Blessington
The Temple of Diana is in the vicinity of the fountain, which has given rise to the conjecture that it originally constituted a portion of the ancient baths. Countess of Blessington

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