By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Most people recognize Edith Wharton’s name from her enduring works of fiction, including her novels "The Age of Innocence" (1920) and "Ethan Frome" (1911). But many would be surprised to learn that the accomplished author was also a veritable Renaissance woman with myriad passions and talents. Throughout her life, and despite the restrictions imposed on women at that time, she made a name for herself as an interior decorator, garden designer, travel writer, war journalist, and the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize. In a letter to a friend just before her death in 1937, Wharton wrote, “I wish I knew what people meant when they say they find ‘emptiness’ in this wonderful adventure of living.”
12 Quotes To Help You Brush Off Little Mistakes
How to Live a Full Life, According to French Philosopher Michel de Montaigne
What Did Descartes Mean by ‘I Think, Therefore I Am’?
Reassuring Quotes To Beat the Winter Blues
17 Empowering Quotes from Female Athletes
15 Quotes That Get to the Heart of Buddhism
16 Uplifting Quotes That Help Us When We’re Feeling Down
13 Quotes To Help You Move On From Past Loves
These “Monty Python” Quotes Are the True “Holy Grail”
Start Anew With These 15 Encouraging Quotes
Leonardo da Vinci’s Advice for a Fulfilling Life