Author: Minna Antrim

Quotes

There never was a woman who did not prefer an oblique compliment to a straight truth - if the latter were unflattering.

There never was a woman who did not prefer an oblique compliment to a straight truth - if the latter were unflattering.

- Minna Antrim

The very women who object to the morals of a notoriously beautiful actress, grow big with pride when an admirer suggests their marked resemblance to this stage beauty in physique.

The very women who object to the morals of a notoriously beautiful actress, grow big with pride when an admirer suggests their marked resemblance to this stage beauty in physique.

- Minna Antrim

Yield nothing to love that is denied to discretion.

Yield nothing to love that is denied to discretion.

- Minna Antrim

That one woman is capable of loving another is an historical truth; but never yet lived one who could not listen to her own praises at the expense of her adored friend.

That one woman is capable of loving another is an historical truth; but never yet lived one who could not listen to her own praises at the expense of her adored friend.

- Minna Antrim

The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it.

The difference between a saint and a hypocrite is that one lies for his religion, the other by it.

- Minna Antrim

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

- Minna Antrim

Women are angry if other women think too little of their lovers, and furious if they think too much.

Women are angry if other women think too little of their lovers, and furious if they think too much.

- Minna Antrim

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

A homely face and no figure have aided many women heavenward.

- Minna Antrim

The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.

The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh.

- Minna Antrim

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