Quotes of Laura Moncur - somelinesforyou

“ A fine dress on a homely maiden is never enough of a distraction. It can convey a sense of wealth and its accompanying attractions, but it can never truly compensate for a plain face. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ In business, you must remain unattached to the outcome. It matters not who is chosen first and who is chosen second. The only thing that matters is the final verdict. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ The more I know about business, the more I'm convinced that it is conducted in homes and churches far more than in office buildings. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Spoken words evaporated into the air just as easily as burned letters, but the sound of them seemed immortal. It was as if a word spoken could not be destroyed. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ A man that don't believe in destiny don't need to know what his destiny is. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Attention to our duties provides far greater rewards than beauty and wit. Self-control is what differentiates us from the beasts. Without it, we are merely animals. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ A scoundrel will forever be a scoundrel, no matter which coat he wears. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ You learn a lot about people when you play games with them. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ A fine dress on a homely maiden is never enough of a distraction. It can convey a sense of wealth and its accompanying attractions, but it can never truly compensate for a plain face. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Appearances are not the full cloth of a woman, but they are the most readily seen. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ As difficult as it is to have company within one's house, the absence of company is more so. The quiet echoing of solitary footsteps within the halls is suddenly amplified without the voices of excited guests. The clinking of plates and silver has narrowed to individual forks and spoons instead of the enchanting din of dining. The natural creaks and squeaks of the home are louder and more surprising. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Papa said that I should never be jealous of another's marriage. Whatever joys I imagine them having are just my imaginings. The reality is far more complicated and vast. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Joy is not a commodity to be hoarded and protected. It is like a muscle. It must be used daily to keep strong and vigorous. For all my hardships, I have been able to remain quite joyful, for my muscles are strong. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Ain't never seen a ski trip fix a marriage. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ Papa said that I should never be jealous of another's marriage. Whatever joys I imagine them having are just my imaginings. The reality is far more complicated and vast. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ The home of a clergyman is constantly judged by its parishioners. If it is too large and richly decorated, it is the subject of jealousy. If it is too small and humble, it is the subject of scorn. If it is too clean and orderly, it is considered a museum where charity is untouched and kept in a box. If it is slovenly, it is the subject of disgust. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ We make our gadgets our own by the way that we use them, with or without the permission of the manufacturer. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ A man that don't believe in destiny don't need to know what his destiny is. ”

- Laura Moncur

“ There is not a person in the world who is given the advantage of travel who does not return changed. ”

- Laura Moncur
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