Charlotte Charke Quotes

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I have observed gratitude to be a principle, that bears the smallest share in the hearts of those where it ought to be most strongly resident, so that I begin to imagine one half of the world don't understand the real etymology of the word.

Charlotte Charke

I began to be quite outrageous, and told him all I conceived of him; uttering several bold truths, not in the least to the advantage of his character.

Charlotte Charke

But, alas! Misfortunes are too apt to wear out Friendship...

Charlotte Charke

The least glimmering or shade of acting, in man or woman, is a sure motive of envy in the rest; and, if their malice can't persuade the town's-people into a dislike of their performance, they'll cruelly endeavor to taint their characters...

Charlotte Charke

Power, when invested in the hands of knaves or fools, generally is the source of tyranny...

Charlotte Charke

Charlotte Charke

Charlotte Charke

Born: January 13, 1713

Died: April 6, 1760 (aged 47)

Bio: Charlotte Charke was an English actress, playwright, novelist, autobiographer, and noted transvestite. She acted on the stage from the age of 17, mainly in breeches roles, and took to wearing male clothing off the stage.

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