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"It was a dull day for English readers (I think) when the description of the person was first considered unnecessary. We rarely get it now."
E. V. LucasIt is all as it should be if they were really friends once, for friend — E. V. Lucas
"It is all as it should be if they were really friends once, for friends, in fact, belong to periods rather than to all time, although sentiment would have it otherwise. One is always changing a little, although of radical change there is almost none, and new friends are found in tune with each stage."
E. V. Lucas
E. V. Lucas
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Edward Verrall Lucas, was an English humorist, essayist, playwright, biographer, publisher, poet, novelist, short story writer and editor.
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"This little book...is just a garland of good or enkindling poetry and prose fitted to urge folk into the open air...with perhaps a phrase or two for the feet to step to and the mind to brood on when the rest is over."
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"I dont want to give it to you, so please take it quickly and hide it, or I shall ask for it back. It is a very sordid feeling, I admit; but if you also had the collectors temperament you would know that to give away anything is nearly an impossibility, and to give away anything without regretting it is quite an impossibility."
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"There are moments when one is more ashamed of what is called culture than any one can ever be of ignorance."
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"Well," I said, "Im sorry if cheerfulness is so impracticable. It would be new, at any rate, and novelty is said to be a great thing." "Not in songs," replied Alf. "They dont want anything new in songs except the tune. Theyve all got to be about the same things for ever and ever.”"
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"The art of life...is to be thought odd. Everything will then be permitted to you."
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