M. E. W. Sherwood Quote

Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has accepted as current coin quick wit, appreciative tact, and a talent for talking.


An Epistle to Posterity: Being Rambling Recollections of Many Years of My Life (ed. 1897)


Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has...

Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has...

Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has...

Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has...