"The Portrait of a Lady" Quotes
A young American woman navigates love, independence, and societal expectations while living in Europe.
classics | 698 pages | Published in 2015
Quotes
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
I should like so much to see Europe. I should like so much to see the world.
I think if you were to go home now you would find that I am the best friend you have.
I'm afraid I've not a drop of Irish blood. I'm pure American.
I think you ought to take more interest in life than you appear to do.
I'm very fond of what you call your 'old things.'
You are very fond of putting everything to the test.
I never knew anyone but you who thought one could live so much in fancy.
You are a very brilliant person, but you are too morbid.
There is only one thing I want to see: the places you have described.





