"Professional life" Quotes from Famous Books
... demoralising. Evidently, however the translator is prepared to hear this charge brought against his labour of love. Indeed, there is a tinge of melancholy pervading the preface in which the Editor refers to his "unsuccessful professional life," and to the knowledge of which his country has cared so little to avail itself. * * * * * Even in the recent Egyptian troubles—which are referred to somewhat bitterly— his wisdom was not utilised, though, after the death of Major Morice, ... — Supplemental Nights, Volume 6 • Richard F. Burton
... must make himself the champion of this misguided girl. Ah, well, we shall see what can be done. We shall see; we shall see." He passed inside his office then, and in a moment more had forgotten, in the multitudinous affairs of his professional life, that such a person ... — The Last Woman • Ross Beeckman
... Quite right. I should have been extremely happy, Copperfield, to have limited these charges to the actual expenditure out of pocket, but it is an irksome incident in my professional life, that I am not at liberty to consult my own wishes. ... — David Copperfield • Charles Dickens
... life tends constantly to become earthy, so does business life, and professional life—beans, all ... — The Hills of Hingham • Dallas Lore Sharp |