The bore is usually considered a harmless creature, or of that class of irrationa bipeds who hurt only themselves. – Maria Edgeworth
The law, in our case, seems to make the right; and the very reverse ought to be done – the right should make the law. – Maria Edgeworth
Surely it is much more generous to forgive and remember, than to forgive and forget. – Maria Edgeworth
Some people talk of morality, and some of religion, but give me a little snug property. – Maria Edgeworth
Fortune’s wheel never stands still the highest point is therefore the most perilous. – Maria Edgeworth
