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The Portrait of a Lady
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"The Portrait of a Lady" Quotes

A young American woman navigates love, independence, and societal expectations while living in Europe.

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There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.

Henry James

pleasuretea

I should like so much to see Europe. I should like so much to see the world.

Henry James

travelaspiration

I think if you were to go home now you would find that I am the best friend you have.

Henry James

friendship

I'm afraid I've not a drop of Irish blood. I'm pure American.

Henry James

identitynationality

I think you ought to take more interest in life than you appear to do.

Henry James

adviceinterest

I'm very fond of what you call your 'old things.'

Henry James

appreciation

You are very fond of putting everything to the test.

Henry James

challenge

I never knew anyone but you who thought one could live so much in fancy.

Henry James

imagination

You are a very brilliant person, but you are too morbid.

Henry James

personality

There is only one thing I want to see: the places you have described.

Henry James

curiositytravel