Matthew Lewis

Quotes

• “In short, to enter the lists of literature is wilfully to expose yourself to the arrows of neglect, ridicule, envy, and ...”
• “An author, whether good or bad, or between both, is an animal whom every body is privileged to attack: for though all ar...”
• “By this time he had discovered that his neighbour was not very conversible; But whether her silence proceeded from pride...”
• “He, who thought it necessary to maintain himself in her good graces, strove to console her under her disappointment by c...”
• “Open your eyes, Ambrosio, and be prudent. Hell is your lot; You are doomed to eternal perdition; Nought lies beyond your...”
• “She was wise enough to hold her tongue. As this is the only instance known of a Woman's ever having done so, it was judg...”
• “Ambrosio was yet to learn, that to an heart unacquainted with her, Vice is ever most dangerous when lurking behind the M...”
• “She sealed his lips with a wanton kiss; 'Though I forgive your breaking your vows to heaven, I expect you to keep your v...”
• “You are mine, and Heaven itself cannot rescue you from my power.”
• “I must have your soul ; must have it mine, and mine for ever.”