“Manhood had come to him, both in character and demeanour, not as it comes to most young lads, an eagerly-desired and presumptuously-asserted claim, but as a rightful inheritance, to be received humbly, and worn simply and naturally.” — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“The lad, like many another, owed nothing to his father but his mere existence—Heaven knows whether that gift is oftenest a curse or a… — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“I have seen many a face that was more good-looking — never one that looked half so good.” — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“The sheriff listened uneasily to a sound, very uncommon at elections, of the populace expressing an opinion contrary to that of the lord of… — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“[It] was the first time in my life I ever knew the meaning of that rare thing, tenderness. A quality different from kindliness, affectionateness,… — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“Manhood had come to him, both in character and demeanour, not as it comes to most young lads, an eagerly-desired and presumptuously-asserted claim, but… — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
“It is one of my decided opinions that married people ought to have no one, be the tie ever so close and dear, living… — Dinah Maria Mulock Craik Copy Share Image
![“[It] was the first time in my life I ever knew the meaning of that rare thing, tenderness. A quality different from kindliness, affectionateness, or benevolence; a quality which can exist only in strong, deep, and undemonstrative natures, and therefore in its perfection is oftenest found in men.” quote by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/266/dinah-maria-mulock-craik-54372_first-time_it-was-the-first-time-in-my-life-i-ever_1963424.jpg)
