Wives And Daughters Quotes

“I would far rather have two or three lilies of the valley gathered for me by a person I like, than the most expensive bouquet that could be bought!”
― Elizabeth Gaskell, Wives and Daughters

“Such decisions ab extra* are sometimes a wonderful relief to those whose habit it has been to decide, not only for themselves, but for every one else;and occasionally the relaxation of the strain which a character for infallible wisdom brings with it does much to restore health.
*from outside”
― Elizabeth Gaskell

“...there were certain limits beyond which her confidence did not go; where her reserve began, and her real self was shrouded in mystery.”
― Elizabeth Gaskell