Arles is certainly one of the most inter... by Marguerite Gardiner

Writer journalist editor Appearance Countess of Blessington

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.

- Marguerite Gardiner

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Improvement

I see little alteration at Lyons since I formerly passed through it. Its manufactories are, nevertheless, flourishing, though less improvement than could be expected is visible in the external aspect of the place.

- Marguerite Gardiner

Conscience

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

- Marguerite Gardiner

Absence Meeting Friends

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

Content Happiness Being

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

- Marguerite Gardiner

Sex May

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.

- Marguerite Gardiner

Monuments Vanity Names

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

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