Elinor Glyn quotes

To have "It", the fortunate possessor must have that strange magnetism which attracts both sexes. He or she must be entirely unselfconscious and full of self-confidence, indifferent to the effect he or she is producing, and uninfluenced by others. There must be physical attraction, but beauty is unnecessary. (Elinor Glyn)

A madness of tender caressing seized her. She purred as a tiger might have done, while she undulated like a snake.

Elinor Glyn

No matter what he does, one always forgives him. It does not depend upon looks, either – although this actual person is abominably good-looking – it does not depend upon intelligence or character or – anything – as you say, it is just "it".

Elinor Glyn

And loveliest sight of all, in front of the fire, stretched at full length, was his tiger – and on him – also at full length – reclined the lady, garbed in some strange clinging garment of heavy purple crepe, its hem embroidered with gold, one white arm resting on the beast's head, her back supported by a pile of the velvet cushions, and a heap of rarely bound books at her side, while between her red lips was a rose not redder than they – an almost scarlet rose.

Elinor Glyn

All the legislation in the world will not abolish kissing.

Elinor Glyn

American husbands are the best in the world; no other husbands are so generous to their wives, or can be so easily divorced.

Elinor Glyn

Everything that I write will be signed with my name.

Elinor Glyn

Would you please publish the enclosed manuscript or return it without delay, as I have other irons in the fire.

Elinor Glyn

He had that nameless charm, with a strong magnetism which can only be called "It", and cats – as well as women – always knew when he came into the room.

Elinor Glyn

Prudent readers will do well to hold Three Weeks at arm's length, unless they want to be cut by flying adjectives.

Elinor Glyn

I have wondered sometimes if there are not perhaps some disadvantages in having really blue blood in one's veins, like grandmamma and me. (Elinor Glyn)

I have read but little of Madame Glyn. I did not know that things like It were going on. I have misspent my days. When I think of all those hours I flung away in reading Henry James and Santayana, when I might have been reading of life, throbbing, beating, perfumed life, I practically break down.

Elinor Glyn

Would you like to sin With Elinor Glyn On a tiger skin? Or would you prefer To err With her On some other fur?

Elinor Glyn

Elinor Glyn

Occupation: British Novelist
Born: October 17, 1864
Died: September 23, 1943
Quotes count: 13
Wikipedia: Elinor Glyn

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