Maria Edgeworth - Time Quotes

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First loves are not necessarily more foolish than others; but the chances are certainly against them. Proximity of time or place, a variety of accidental circumstances more than the essential merits of the object, often produce what is called first love.

Maria Edgeworth

The Irish sometimes make and keep a vow against whiskey; these vows are usually limited to a short time.

Maria Edgeworth

Bishop Wilkins prophesied that the time would come when gentlemen, when they were to go on a journey, would call for their wings as regularly as they call for their boots.

Maria Edgeworth

Every man who takes a part in politics, especially in times when parties run high, must expect to be abused; they must bear it; and their friends must learn to bear it for them.

Maria Edgeworth

It is quite fitting that charity should begin at home... but then it should not end at home; for those that help nobody will find none to help them in time of need.

Maria Edgeworth