She was as one who, in madness, was resolute to throw herself from a precipice, but to whom some remnant of sanity remained which forced her to seek those who would save her from herself.
Anthony TrollopeMen who can succeed in deceiving no one else, will succeed at last in deceiving themselves.
Anthony TrollopeAs to happiness in this life it is hardly compatible with that diminished respect which ever attends the relinquishing of labour.
Anthony TrollopePoverty, to be picturesque, should be rural. Suburban misery is as hideous as it is pitiable.
Anthony Trollope