

“Why didn’t you tell me there was danger? Why didn’t you warn me? Ladies know what to guard against, because they read novels that tell them of these tricks; but I never had the chance of discovering in that way; and you did not help me!”
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles

“I agree to the conditions, Angel; because you know best what my punishment ought to be; only - only - don't make it more than I can bear!”
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles

“Ladies know what to guard against, because they read novels that tell them of these tricks…”
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles
― Tess of the D’Urbervilles

“I am not a fool, you know, although I am a woman, and have my woman’s moments.”
― Far from the Madding Crowd
― Far from the Madding Crowd
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