Friendly Persuasion

"Friendly Persuasion" can refer to:

  • The Friendly Persuasion, a 1945 novel by Jessamyn West (writer)
    • Friendly Persuasion (film), a 1956 movie based on the book
      • "Friendly Persuasion" (song), a popular song from the movie
    • Friendly Persuasion (1975 film), a 1975 made-for-TV movie based on the book and its sequel

Famous quotes containing the words friendly and/or persuasion:

    “You took my heart in your hand
    With a friendly smile,
    With a critical eye you scanned,
    Then set it down,
    And said: It is still unripe,
    Better wait awhile;”
    —Christina Georgina Rossetti (1830–1894)

    “The time flew by, wi’ tentless heed;
    Till, ‘tween the late and early,
    Wi’ sma’ persuasion she agreed
    To see me thro’ the barley.”
    —Robert Burns (1759–1796)