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The Vicar of Bullhampton QUOTES

The Vicar of Bullhampton QUOTES

1 " Marriage, aunt, is like death, common to all. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

2 " A poor gentleman is further removed from marriage than any other man. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

3 " There did not breathe a father on earth who cared less for himself or his own position. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

4 " If a man lose a venture of money he can tell his friend; or if he be unsuccessful in trying for a seat in parliament; or be thrown out of a run in the hunting-field; or even if he be blackballed for a club; but a man can hardly bring himself to tell his dearest comrade that his Mary has preferred another man to himself. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

5 " Men fail often in other things, in the pursuit of honour, fortune, or power, and when they fail they can begin again. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

6 " If I were to die, your friends would advise you not to grieve; but they would think you very unfeeling if you did not. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton

7 " Years are wanted to make a friendship, but days suffice for men and women to get married. "

― Anthony Trollope , The Vicar of Bullhampton