Quotes from Fenton's Quest — Mary Elizabeth Braddon
1835–1915 England
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You can make no excuse for his love, that fatal irresistible passion, which outweighs truth and honour when they are set in the opposite scale.
Fenton's Quest (1871)
A woman's love is such a capricious thing, and so often bestowed upon the least deserving amongst those who seek it.
Fenton's Quest (1871)
I consider any man a fool who allows himself to be captivated by a pretty face.
Fenton's Quest (1871)
I have waited for your return these many years. You might have found me more tenderly disposed towards you, had you come earlier; but there are some feelings which seem to wear out as a man grows older,—affections that grow paler day by day, like colours fading in the sun.
Fenton's Quest (1871)
He was a very gracious and communicative person, and seemed to take life in an easy agreeable manner, like a man whose habit it was to look on the brighter side of all things, provided his own comfort was secured.
Fenton's Quest (1871)
"Naught's had, all's spent, when our desire is got without content." I wonder whether the fulfilment of one's heart's desire ever does bring perfect contentment? I think not. There is always something wanting. And if a man comes by his wish basely, there is a taint of poison in the wine of life that neutralizes all its sweetness.
Fenton's Quest (1871)