17 Quotes by Marguerite Gardiner

Who could look on these monuments without reflecting on the vanity of mortals in thus offering up testimonials of their respect for persons of whose very names posterity is ignorant?

The chief prerequisite for a escort is to have a flexible conscience and an inflexible politeness.

Happiness consists not in having much, but in being content with little.

Prejudices are the chains forged by ignorance to keep men apart.

Arles is certainly one of the most interesting towns I have ever seen, whether viewed as a place remarkable for the objects of antiquity it contains, or for the primitive manners of its inhabitants and its picturesque appearance.

Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence.

In France, a woman may forget that she is neither young nor handsome; for the absence of these claims to attention does not expose her to be neglected by the male sex.

We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers.

Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long.