407 Quotes by Elizabeth Gaskell

I would not trust a mouse to a woman if a man’s judgment could be had.

Nay, nay!” said the Squire. “It’s not so easy to break one’s heart. Sometimes I’ve wished it were. But one has to go on living – ‘all the appointed days,’ as is said in the Bible.

But when she got into her own, she locked the door, and sate down to cry unwonted tears.

I declare I don’t know which of her three lovers she may not summon at the very last moment to act the part of bridegroom. I’m determined to be surprised at nothing; and will give her away with a good grace to whoever comes.

Oh, don’t be so wise and stupid.

She must just submit, like many another, to be misunderstood;.

Mother’s love is given by God, John. It holds fast for ever and ever. A girl’s love is like a puff of smoke,-it changes with every wind.

Our Lord Jesus was not above letting folk minister to Him, for he knew how happy it makes one to do aught for another. It’s the happiest work on earth.

Pray don’t go into similes, Margaret; you have led us off once already,′ said her father, smiling, yet uneasy at the thought that they were detaining Mr. Thornton against his will, which was a mistake; for he rather liked it, as long as Margaret would talk, although what she said only irritated him.