Famous quotes containing the words variable, universal and/or life:
“There is not so variable a thing in nature as a ladys head-dress.”
—Joseph Addison (16721719)
“Perhaps universal history is the history of the diverse intonation of some metaphors.”
—Jorge Luis Borges (18991986)
“Look at your [English] ladies of qualityare they not forever parting with their husbandsforfeiting their reputationsand is their life aught but dissipation? In common genteel life, indeed, you may now and then meet with very fine girlswho have politeness, sense and conversationbut these are fewand then look at your trademens daughterswhat are they?poor creatures indeed! all pertness, imitation and folly.”
—Frances Burney (17521840)
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