Sherwood

Famous quotes containing the word sherwood:

    In the early forties and fifties almost everybody “had about enough to live on,” and young ladies dressed well on a hundred dollars a year. The daughters of the richest man in Boston were dressed with scrupulous plainness, and the wife and mother owned one brocade, which did service for several years. Display was considered vulgar. Now, alas! only Queen Victoria dares to go shabby.
    —M. E. W. Sherwood (1826–1903)

    I remember when I was younger, there was a well-known writer who used to dart down the back way whenever saw me coming. I suppose he was in love with me and wasn’t quite sure of himself. Well, c’est la vie!
    —Robert E. Sherwood (1896–1955)

    The American is said to become full-flavored, and in time a most all-round man, through the polish which Europe can impart.
    —M. E. W. Sherwood (1826–1903)