The Pride of the Peacock Quotes

“Never underestimate yourself, Miss Jessie. People are going to think you’re not up to much if you think that way yourself.”
― Victoria Holt, The Pride of the Peacock

“Never take anything for granted, Miss Jessie. If you do you might lose it. If it’s worth cherishing, cherish it.”
― Victoria Holt, The Pride of the Peacock

“We act of our own free will, and if we find life too much to be borne, then clearly there’s no one to blame but ourselves.”
― Victoria Holt, The Pride of the Peacock

“They’re like people, no two alike. That’s one of the marvels of the universe… all those people… all those opals… and not two exactly alike.”
― Victoria Holt, The Pride of the Peacock