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Art and Culture Quotes
His true Penelope was Flaubert (13)
Coming of Age Quotes
For three years, out of key with his time, He strove to resuscitate the dead art Of poetry (1-3)
Dissatisfaction Quotes
I await the Lady Valentine's commands, Knowing my coat has never been Of precisely the fashion To stimulate, in her, A durable passion (193-197)
Respect and Reputation Quotes
Gladstone was still respected,When John Ruskin produced 'Kings' Treasuries'; Swinburne And Rossetti still abused (94-97)
Principles Quotes
His true Penelope was Flaubert (13)