If a secret history of books could be written, and the author's private thoughts and meanings noted down alongside of his story, how many insipid volumes would become interesting, and dull tales excite the reader! View quotes by William Makepeace Thackeray
Forbidden pleasures alone are loved immoderately; when lawful, they do not excite desire. View quotes by Quintilian
Newspapers always excite curiosity. No one ever puts one down without the feeling of disappointment. View quotes by Charles Lamb
