Anthony Hope quotes

Anthony Hope was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his adventure novel "The Prisoner of Zenda." His works are celebrated for their engaging plots and witty dialogue. He achieved international fame and inspired numerous adaptations in film and theater. Here are 8 of his quotes:

Boys will be boys-And even that ... wouldn't matter if only we could prevent girls from being girls. (Anthony Hope)
I wish you would read a little poetry sometimes. Your ignorance cramps my conversation. View quote
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I may not understand, but I am willing to admire. View quote
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Telling the truth to people who misunderstand you is generally promoting a falsehood, isn't it? View quote
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Unless you are a genius, it is best to aim at being intelligible. View quote
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Good families are generally worse than any others. View quote
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His foe was folly and his weapon wit. View quote
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You oughtn't to yield to temptation. Well, somebody must, or the thing becomes absurd. View quote
Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope

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Occupation: British Writer
Born: February 9, 1863
Died: July 8, 1933
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Anthony Hope

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