Anthony Trollope Quote

I know that you have indented to serve your country, and have wished to work for it. But you cannot expect that it should all be roses.
Roses! The nosegays which are worn down at Westminister are made of garlick and dandelions!


Ch. 44 - Phineas Redux (1874)


I know that you have indented to serve your country, and have wished to work for it. But you cannot expect that it should all be roses. Roses! The...

I know that you have indented to serve your country, and have wished to work for it. But you cannot expect that it should all be roses. Roses! The...

I know that you have indented to serve your country, and have wished to work for it. But you cannot expect that it should all be roses. Roses! The...

I know that you have indented to serve your country, and have wished to work for it. But you cannot expect that it should all be roses. Roses! The...