Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollopewas one of the most successful, prolific and respected English novelists of the Victorian era. Among his best-loved works is a series of novels collectively known as the Chronicles of Barsetshire, which revolves around the imaginary county of Barsetshire. He also wrote perceptive novels on political, social, and gender issues, and on other topical matters...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth24 April 1815
pride names letters
It is the highest and most legitimate pride of an Englishman to have the letters M.P. written after his name. No selection from the alphabet, no doctorship, no fellowship, be it of ever so learned or royal a society, no knightship,--not though it be of the Garter,--confers so fair an honour.
book writing men
When a man wants to write a book full of unassailable facts, he always goes to the British Museum.
heart leader gentleman
Gentlemen lacking substantial sympathy with their leader found it to be comfortable to deceive themselves, and raise their hearts at the same time by the easy enthusiasm of noise.
rome motto worst
Caveat emptor is the only motto going, and the worst proverb that ever came from the dishonest stony-hearted Rome.
passion successful interesting
It is admitted that a novel can hardly be made interesting or successful without love? It is necessary because the passion is one which interests or has interested all. Everyone feels it, has felt it, or expects to feel it.
dream lying hate
A novelist's characters must be with him as he lies down to sleep, and as he wakes from his dreams. He must learn to hate them and to love them.
believe gentleman occupation
I believe journalism is coming to be regarded as quite a respectable occupation for gentlemen nowadays.
literature pieces fellows
A fellow oughtn't to let his family property go to pieces.
essence credit may
Credit is a matter so subtle in its essence, that, as it may be obtained almost without reason, so, without reason, may it be made to melt away.
education best-education wells
The best education is to be had at a price, as well as the best broadcloth.
goes-on looks purpose
It is my purpose to disclose the mystery at once, and to ask you to look for your interest,--should you choose to go on with my chronicle,--simply in the conduct of my persons, during this disclosure to others.
style novelists impossible
Of Dickens' style it is impossible to speak in praise. It is jerky, ungrammatical, and created by himself in defiance of rules... No young novelist should ever dare to imitate the style of Dickens.
differences theory
There is such a difference between life and theory.
secret world way
The secrets of the world are very marvellous, but they are not themselves half so wonderful as the way in which they become known to the world.