Father Quotes by Catherine Helen Spence

I had only two offers of marriage in my life, and I refused both.

— Catherine Helen Spence

I think I was well brought up, for my father and mother were of one mind regarding the care of the family.

— Catherine Helen Spence

As we grew to love South Australia, we felt that we were in an expanding society, still feeling the bond to the motherland, but…

— Catherine Helen Spence

I had learned what wealth was, and a great deal about production and exchange for myself in the early history of South Australia -…

— Catherine Helen Spence

Even before the discovery of copper South Australia had turned the corner.

— Catherine Helen Spence

After the break up of the municipality and the loss of his income my father lost health and spirits.

— Catherine Helen Spence

Nothing is insignificant in the history of a young community, and - above all - nothing seems impossible.

— Catherine Helen Spence

Drinking habits were very prevalent among men, and were not in any way disgraceful, unless excessive.

— Catherine Helen Spence

I look back to a happy childhood.

— Catherine Helen Spence

A glass of whisky in Scotland in the thirties cost less than a cup of tea.

— Catherine Helen Spence

I had seen Adelaide the dearest and the cheapest place to live in.

— Catherine Helen Spence

My return to London introduced me to a wider range of society.

— Catherine Helen Spence