A great many things have been pronounced untrue and absurd, and even impossible, by the highest authorities in the age in which they lived, which have afterwards, and, indeed, within a very short period, been found to be both possible and true.
Catherine Crowe Quotes
I cannot but think that it would be a great step if mankind could familiarise themselves with the idea that they are spirits incorporated for a time in the flesh re spirits incorporated for a time in the flesh.
Similar Quotes
Only do what your heart tells you.
- Princess DianaEvery human being has a work to carry on within, duties to perform abroad, influence to ex...
- William Ellery ChanningThe best thing in every noble dream is the dreamer...
- Moncure D. ConwayIf you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought.
- Peace PilgrimThere is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all r...
- G. K. ChestertonComments on: "Catherine Crowe Quotes: I cannot but think that it would be a great step if mankind..."
Birth: | 1803 |
Death: | 1876 |
Nationality: | British |
Profession: | Novelist, Playwright, Writer |
Catherine Ann Crowe was born in Borough Green, Kent, England. She was an English novelist, story writer and playwright. Crowe's two plays, the verse tragedy Aristodemus and the melodrama The Cruel Kindness both had historical themes paralleling her own family problems. The book that established Crowe as a novelist was The Adventures of Susan Hopley. She also wrote a number of books for children, including versions of Uncle Tom's Cabin for young readers, Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper, The Story of Arthur Hunter and his First Shilling and The Adventures of a Monkey.
Related Authors
Advertisement
Today's Anniversary - 19th December
Births
- 1927 - Norman Lamm
- 1933 - Mel Gussow
- 1902 - Ralph Richardson
- 1960 - Mike Lookinland
- 1980 - Marla Sokoloff
Deaths
- 1986 - Virginia C. Andrews
- 1979 - Donald Creighton
- 1953 - Robert Millikan
- 1968 - Norman Thomas
- 2002 - Lewis B. Smedes
Quote of the day
Popular Topics
About Quoteswave
Our mission is to motivate, boost self confiedence and inspire people to Love life, live life and surf life with words.
Share with your friends