Famous quotes containing the word fine:
“As to honouryou knowits a very fine mediaeval inheritance which women never got hold of. It wasnt theirs.”
—Joseph Conrad (18571924)
“On the breast of her gown, in fine red cloth, surrounded with an elaborate embroidery and fantastic flourishes of gold thread, appeared the letter A.”
—Nathaniel Hawthorne (18041864)
“General McLaidlaw: Lena will never marry. Shes not the marrying sort. I see no reason to worry. Theres enough to care for her for the rest of her life.
Mrs. McLaidlaw: I suppose youre right, dear. Im afraid she is rather spinsterish.
General McLaidlaw: Whats wrong with that. The old maids a respectable institution. All women are not alike. Lena has intellect and a fine solid character.”
—Samson Raphaelson (18961983)
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