But then in novels the most indifferent hero comes out right at last. Some god comes out of a theatrical cloud and leaves the poor devil ten thousand-a-year and a title. Anthony Trollope clouddevilgod Change image and share on social
The true picture of life as it is, if it could be adequately painted, would show men what they are, and how they might rise, not, indeed to perfection, but one step first, and then another on the ladder. Anthony Trollope adequatelyladderlife share on social
Oxford is the most dangerous place to which a young man can be sent. Anthony Trollope dangerousmanoxford Change image and share on social
It has now become the doctrine of a large clan of politicians that political honesty is unnecessary, slow, subversive of a man's interests, and incompatible with quick onward movement. Anthony Trollope clandoctrinehonesty Change image and share on social
They who do not understand that a man may be brought to hope that which of all things is the most grievous to him, have not observed with sufficient closeness the perversity of the human mind. Anthony Trollope bringclosenessgrievous Change image and share on social
It has been the great fault of our politicians that they have all wanted to do something. Anthony Trollope faultgreatpolitician Change image and share on social
A man's mind will very gradually refuse to make itself up until it is driven and compelled by emergency. Anthony Trollope compeldriveemergency Change image and share on social
Don't let love interfere with your appetite. It never does with mine. Anthony Trollope appetiteinterferelove Change image and share on social