Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle.
Edmond About Quotes
It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot.
Similar Quotes
Cricket is the greatest game that the wit of man has yet devised.
- Sir Pelham WarnerAdvertising is selling Twinkies to adults.
- Donald R. VanceThe struggle of the male to learn to listen to and respect his own intuitive, inner prompt...
- Herb GoldbergEach generation of the church in each setting has the responsibility of communicating the ...
- Francis SchaefferEach had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had don...
- Ernst TollerComments on: "Edmond About Quotes: It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I..."
Edmond About (5)
Birth: | 14th February, 1828 |
Death: | 16th January, 1885 |
Nationality: | French |
Profession: | Novelist |
About
About was born at Dieuze, in the Moselle département in the Lorraine region of France. In 1848 he entered the École Normale, taking second place in the annual competition for admission in which Hippolyte Taine came first. Among his college contemporaries, besides Taine, were Francisque Sarcey, Challemel-Lacour and Prevost-Paradol.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 29th December
Births
- 1920 - Josefa Iloilo
- 1959 - Paula Poundstone
- 1904 - Samuel G. Engel
- 1936 - Ray Nitschke
- 1942 - Rick Danko
Deaths
- 1970 - Thomas Becket
- 1891 - Leopold Kronecker
- 1967 - Paul Whiteman
- 1850 - William Hamilton Maxwell
- 1876 - Titus Salt
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
Baby Quotes
Clever Quotes
College Quotes
Computer Quotes
Confidence Quotes
Country Quotes
Experience Quotes
Fate Quotes
Flirting Quotes
Gift Quotes
Goal Quotes
God Quotes
Honesty Quotes
Job Quotes
Laughter Quotes
Money Quotes
Soul Quotes
Truth Quotes
Youth Quotes
Funny Quotes
Belief Quotes
Leadership Quotes
Intelligence Quotes
Sacrifice Quotes
Opportunity Quotes
Christmas Quotes
Humor Quotes
Respect Quotes
Vision Quotes
T-shirt Quotes
About Quoteswave
Quoteswave have collection of famous quotes and sayings by popular authors. We have biggest database of famous proverbs and quotes with images. We have categorized all quotes with different topics and tags like love quotes, inspirational, motivational, life, friendship, success, smile, achievement and belief quotes. Everyone love good meaningful quotes so share famous picture quotes with your friends and loved one.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
X
Share with your friends