And Only to Deceive Quotes

“At least as a single woman, I had time to pursue my own interests, read voraciously, and travel when opportunity presented.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Beastly of him to die before you realized he might be fascinating.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“I shall be forever grateful to you for breaking whatever unfortunate object you did in order to rescue me.”

“Something had to be done, she said, “and it was a very ugly vase.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“As we experience things, they happen too quickly to be thoughly analyzed...”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“I think that as we experience things, they happen too quickly to be thoroughly analyzed.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“start her gradual return to society. Black gowns gave way to grey, mauve, and lavender, and could now be made from silk instead of crape or bombazine. To alert the members of her circle that she was ready to face society, a widow would leave calling cards at the houses of her acquaintances. She would begin to accept more invitations, always being careful only to attend events that were not too joyful and to behave in ways respectful of the memory of her husband”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Could you tell me again what was written on the apple?” “Tê kallistê. Kallista in Greek means ‘most beautiful.’” And thus I learned that Philip had considered me beautiful.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“If you are once sure what you do want, you find that everything else goes down before it like grass under a roller—(all other interests, your own and other people’s. I had”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“I never faint, Fainting is a result of affectation or too-tight stays; I will succumb to neither.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Amelia Edward’s Thousand Miles Up the Nile, Gertrude Bell’s Persian Pictures, and Mary Kingsley’s Travels in West Africa, Congo Français, Corisco, and Cameroons.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“The decanter should start with the host and be passed around the table to the left, each gentleman…er, person pouring for whoever is seated on his right. In this case, because we are in the library instead of the dining room, the rules may be relaxed somewhat, I suppose, but the basic form stands. Always pass to the left. When your glass is empty, never ask directly for more. Instead inquire if the person nearest the decanter knows the bishop of Norwich. Any educated chap will know what you mean and pass you the decanter.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Who would not prefer the latter?”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“views on Hector v. Achilles and cannot agree. Hector is what man can strive to become; Achilles”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“It is while tracking that the hunter exhibits his true skill.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“To hunt is to bask in the glory of the wild beasts, track them, and spar with them on their own terms. In doing so, the hunter honours the magnificence of his prey.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Once she entered the period of half-mourning, the widow would”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“heartless wife who, instead of being grieved at the death of her husband, is rejoiced at it, should be taught that society will not respect her unless she pays to the memory of the man whose name she bears that “homage which vice pays to virtue,” a commendable respect to the usages of society in the matter of mourning and of retirement from the world.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“KEATS”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Then felt I like some watcher of the skies When a new planet swims into his ken; Or like stout Cortez, when with eagle eyes He star’d at the Pacific–and all his men Look’d at each other with a wild surmise– Silent, upon a peak in Darien.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Which bards in fealty to Apollo hold. Oft of one wide expanse had I been told That deep-brow’d Homer ruled as his demesne; Yet did I never breathe its pure serene Till I heard Chapman speak out loud and bold:”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Much have I travell’d in the realms of gold, And many goodly states and kingdoms seen; Round many western islands have I been”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“my soul’s far better part…”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“small measure of”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“Happily, as you are not my husband, I do not have to give your opinion more attention than I choose,” I snapped. “Good day, Mr. Hargreaves.”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“thought you had liberal views on what women should be allowed to do. It’s not as if I were suggesting joining one of your hideous hunts. I imagine that there aren’t wild animals behind every rock in Turkey waiting to charge at helpless humans.” “I wouldn’t object in principle to your going to Troy, but I will admit that I don’t view you as an adventurous type.” His eyes searched my own. “Beast! You don’t know me at all.” “Would you have the wardrobe?” He was laughing, and I realized he was teasing me. “Isn’t Ephesus in Turkey? Perhaps I could visit there on the same trip. I’ll send you a note from the Temple of Artemis, where I assure you I will not appear in evening clothes.” “I didn’t realize you had an interest in antiquity.” “Philip inspired me.” We had reached the rue de Rivoli and were nearly at the Meurice. “Let’s keep walking; I would like to see the river at night.” We turned away from the hotel and walked until we reached the Pont-Neuf. The air had grown chilly, and I had not worn even a light wrap; Colin stood near me to shield me from the wind blowing over the bridge. “Can you imagine how many people have crossed this bridge?” I asked. “It must be three hundred years old. Do you think that Marie Antoinette ever stood here and looked across the Seine at the city?” “Hardly. I think she would have had a greater appreciation for the views at Versailles.” “We consider this bridge old, but if it were in Athens, would anyone even comment on it? I shouldn’t be impressed with anything less than two thousand years old if I were in Greece.” “Then you would miss some particularly fine Roman ruins, my dear. Why don’t you plan a nice, civilized trip to Athens on your way to Santorini when you go?” “I shall have to see how it fits with my plan to visit Troy.” Colin shook his head and took my arm. I let him guide me back to the hotel, but not before contemplating at some length the pleasure I derived from his standing so close to me.   COLIN CALLED ON ME the next afternoon, and I confess I was delighted to see him. I planned to dine in my rooms that evening and invited him to join me. He readily accepted. “What time shall I return?” he asked. “I’ll only need to dress.” “Don’t be silly,” I replied. “We shan’t dress. I ordered a light supper and asked to have it early. It’s only the two of us, and”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive

“nice, civilized trip to Athens on your way to Santorini when you go?”
― Tasha Alexander, And Only to Deceive