Famous quotes containing the words henri, stein and/or sisters:
“This mania of the mothers of the period, to be constantly in pursuit of a son-in-law.”
—Stendhal [Marie Henri Beyle] (1783–1842)
“Name any name and then remember everybody you ever knew who bore than name. Are they all alike. I think so.”
—Gertrude Stein (1874–1946)
“The incomprehensibleness of women is an old theory, but what is that to the curious wondering observation with which wives, mothers, and sisters watch the other unreasoning animal in those moments when he has snatched the reins out of their hands, and is not to be spoken to!... It is best to let him come to, and feel his own helplessness.”
—Margaret Oliphant (1828–1897)