Visits With a Victorian Lady Vintage Pages

There are many wonderful quotes contained in the vintage pages of the 19th Century. As the owner of a number of antique books and magazines, it is my desire to share on these pages the wisdom, the humor, the poetry and the prose from those sources not easily accessible to the average person.

Sit down with a soothing up of tea while you browse these Visits With a Victorian Lady® pages of the past using the black navigation bar above. The theme for the month of July/August is "Victorian Virtues." You will surely be enlightened as you peruse these vintage pages -- starting with the following quote on "the master of all virtues," self-control. . . .

From: Onward to Fame and Fortune

Dated: 1897

Author: William M. Thayer

~~Self-Control~~

"There is a distinction between self-possession and self-control. The former refers to a certain grip which the will has upon the powers under great and sudden temptation to evil or fear, producing calmness when excitement would be almost excusable. The latter refers to a deeper, stronger grip upon the faculties, holding them to that which is true under all circumstances, that the highest manhood and womanhood may be the result. Hence, the highest authority declares, 'He that ruleth his own spirit is greater than he who taketh a city.' 'Self-control is only courage under another form.' One writes: 'We think it is far more than that -- it is master of all the virtues, including courage. If not so, how can it control them so as to develop into the noblest, purest character?'

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