Minorities Quotes by Gertrude Atherton

There is nothing so carking as the pangs of unsatisfied curiosity.

— Gertrude Atherton

The only two good words that can be said for a hurricane are that it gives sufficient warning of its approach, and that it…

— Gertrude Atherton

The world, and the great and free United States in particular, is full of narrow-minded, ignorant, moronic, bigoted, cowardly, self-righteous, anemic, pig-headed, stupid, puritanical,…

— Gertrude Atherton

Men are not amusing during the shooting season; but, after all, my dear, men were not especially designed to amuse women.

— Gertrude Atherton

genius must ever be imperfect. Life is not long enough nor slow enough for both brain and character to grow side by side to…

— Gertrude Atherton

the best of all good friends is pride.

— Gertrude Atherton

The final result of too much routine is death in life.

— Gertrude Atherton

Self-admiration giveth much consolation.

— Gertrude Atherton

Fame compensates for a column of wants.

— Gertrude Atherton

If you can't get the very best in this world, take nothing.

— Gertrude Atherton

No country can reach a high stage of civilization without a leisure class.

— Gertrude Atherton

... France is the genius among nations.

— Gertrude Atherton