I haven't much time to be fond of anything ... but when I have a moment's fondness to bestow, most times ... the roses get it. I began my life among them in my father's nursery garden, and I shall end my life among them, if I can. Yes. One of these days (please God) I shall retire from catching thieves, and try my hand at growing roses.
Wilkie CollinsAnd earth was heaven a little the worse for wear. And heaven was earth, done up again to look like new.
Wilkie CollinsIf I ever meet with the man who fulfills my ideal, I shall make it a condition of the marriage settlement, that I am to have chocolate under the pillow.
Wilkie CollinsMy business in life is to eat, drink, sleep, and die. Everything else is superfluity and I will have none of it.
Wilkie CollinsThis is the story of what a Woman's patience can endure, and what a Man's resolution can achieve.
Wilkie Collins