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The Wings of the Dove
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"The Wings of the Dove" Quotes

A young woman schemes to marry a dying man for his money, but finds herself torn between love and greed.

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I know what I want, and what I want is everything.

Henry James

desireambition

Live all you can; it's a mistake not to.

Henry James

lifeadvice

We are poor creatures; we live in a presentiment.

Henry James

fearuncertainty

I don't believe in 'ifs.' You have to do the best you can with what you've got.

Henry James

determinationoptimism

There is a sort of love that has something of the nature of a blessing.

Henry James

loveblessing

I don't want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them.

Henry James

emotionscontrol

I'm afraid I can't have what I want and be good.

Henry James

moralitysacrifice

I don't care for the idea of being good; I only care for the idea of being happy.

Henry James

happinessmorality

We never shall be again as we were!

Henry James

changeregret

I hate to be poor.

Henry James

povertydislike