Marguerite Gardiner Quotes

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. - 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? - Marguerite Gardiner

When we bring back with us the objects most dear, and find those we left unchanged, we are tempted to doubt the lapse of time; but one link in the chain of affection broken, and every thing seems altered. - Marguerite Gardiner

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

Virtue, like a dowerless beauty, has more admirers than followers. - Marguerite Gardiner

Tears may be dried up, but the heart - never. - Marguerite Gardiner

Talent, like beauty, to be pardoned, must be obscure and unostentatious. - Marguerite Gardiner

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