"You don’t know a woman until you have had a letter from her."
About Ada Leverson
Ada Leverson — Life and Legacy
Ada Leverson, a notable British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, is celebrated for her incisive wit and keen observations on love and social dynamics. Her most recognized work, 'The Little Ottleys,' showcases her unique ability to blend humor with poignant insights into human relationships. Leverson's writing often reflects a deep understanding of the complexities of love, as seen in her quote, 'Love is a great master,' which emphasizes love's role in shaping our identities and experiences. Her exploration of friendship and social interactions reveals a nuanced perspective on the expectations and realities of human connections. For instance, her humorous take on the absurdities of social life allows readers to navigate the often contradictory nature of relationships. By challenging conventional norms, Leverson's quotes resonate with readers seeking authenticity in their interactions. Today, her work remains relevant as it captures the timeless struggles of love and friendship, encouraging readers to reflect on their own experiences. Leverson's ability to articulate the intricacies of human emotion and social behavior continues to engage and inspire, making her a distinctive voice in literature.
Quote collection
Ada Leverson quotes (page 1 of 2)
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"Suspense is torture ... but delightful--or there'd be no gambling in the world."
"You don't really know a woman until she writes you a letter."
"She could carry off anything; and some people said that she did."
"She suspected him of infidelity, with and without reason, morning, noon and night."
"Some men are born husbands; they have a passion for domesticity, for a fireside, for a home. Yet, curiously, these men very rarely stay at home. Apparently what they want is to have a place to get away from."
"As a rule the person found out in a betrayal of love holds, all the same, the superior position of the two. It is the betrayed one who is humiliated."
"The Futurists?.... Well, of course, they are already past."
"When I see a cheerful young man shrieking about how full of life he is, banging on a drum, and blowing on a tin trumpet, and speaking of his good spirits, it depresses me, since naturally it gives the contrary impression. It can't be real. It ought to be but it isn't. If the noisy person meant what he said, he wouldn't say it."
"Absurdly improbable things are quite as liable to happen in real life as in weak literature."
"There is, of course, no joy so great as the cessation of pain; in fact all joy, active or passive, is the cessation of some pain, since it must be the satisfaction of a longing, even perhaps an unconscious longing."
"It's always something to get one's wish, even if the wish is a failure."
"Most people now seem to treasure anything they value in proportion to the extent that it's followed about and surrounded by the vulgar public."
"All really frank people are amusing, and would remain so if they could remember that other people may sometimes want to be frank and amusing too."
"an optimist is the man who looks after your eyes, and the pessimist the person who looks after your feet."
"People were not charmed with Eglantine because she herself was charming, but because she was charmed."
"Everything comes to the man who won't wait."
"Thou canst not serve both cod and salmon."
"Modesty is a valuable merit ... in people who have no other, and the appearance of it is extremely useful to those who have."
"When a passion is not realized ... it fades away, or becomes ideal worship--Dante--Petrarch--that sort of thing!"