Famous Elizabeth Gaskell Quotes

  • … that kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations … – Elizabeth Gaskell

    … that kind of patriotism which consists in hating all other nations …– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • God is just, and our lots are well portioned out by Him, although none, but He knows the bitterness of our souls. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    God is just, and our lots are well portioned out by Him, although none, but He knows the bitterness of our souls.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • The more it rains and blows, the more certain we are to have him. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    The more it rains and blows, the more certain we are to have him.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • Love me as I am, sweet one, for I shall never be better. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    Love me as I am, sweet one, for I shall never be better.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • Many a one has been comforted in their sorrow by seeing a good dish come upon the table. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    Many a one has been comforted in their sorrow by seeing a good dish come upon the table.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • But Mr. Hale resolved that he would not be disturbed by any such nonsensical idea; so he lay awake, determining not to think about it. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    But Mr. Hale resolved that he would not be disturbed by any such nonsensical idea; so he lay awake, determining not to think about it.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • There is nothing like wounded affection for giving poignancy to anger. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    There is nothing like wounded affection for giving poignancy to anger.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • I know you despise me; allow me to say, it is because you do not understand me. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    I know you despise me; allow me to say, it is because you do not understand me.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • How easy it is to judge rightly after one sees what evil comes from judging wrongly. – Elizabeth Gaskell

    How easy it is to judge rightly after one sees what evil comes from judging wrongly.– Elizabeth Gaskell

  • I would far rather have two or three lilies of the valley gathered for me by a person I like, than the most expensive bouquet that could be bought! – Elizabeth Gaskell

    I would far rather have two or three lilies of the valley gathered for me by a person I like, than the most expensive bouquet that could be bought!– Elizabeth Gaskell