Quotes by Lady Blessington

Lady Blessington

Lady Blessington

Irish novelist, journalist, and literary hostess

Lived from: 1789 - 1849

Category: Writers (Contemporary) Country: FlagIreland

Born: 1 september 1789 Died: 4 june 1849

  • There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
  • We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers.
  • Love matches are made by people who are content, for a month of honey, to condemn themselves to a life of vinegar.
  • Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence.
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  • Genius is the gold in the mine, talent is the miner who works and brings it out.
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  • Love matches are made by people who are content, for a month of honey, to condemn themselves to a life of vinegar.
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  • Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence.
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  • The chief prerequisite for a escort is to have a flexible conscience and an inflexible politeness.
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  • The chief requisites for a courtier are a flexible conscience and an inflexible politeness.
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  • The vices of the rich and great are mistaken for error; and those of the poor and lowly, for crimes.
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  • There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness.
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  • We never respect those who amuse us, however we may smile at their comic powers.
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  • Women excel more in literary judgment than in literary production, they are better critics than authors.
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What are the most famous quotes from Lady Blessington?

The two most famous quotes from Lady Blessington are:

  • "Genius is the gold in the mine, talent is the miner who works and brings it out."
  • "Love matches are made by people who are content, for a month of honey, to condemn themselves to a life of vinegar."

When did Lady Blessington live?

Lady Blessington was born in 1789 and died in the year 1849.