dislikings

It is well to have the courage of one's likings and dislikings, that is the only true culture

An Englishwoman's Love-Letters Anonymous

Music is something that is beyond human characteristic likings and dislikings.

Save 6 Music, Save The BBC | miscellani.org 2010

Camilla keep out of Mr. Mandlebert's way; and let her order the carriage, and go to Mrs. Arlbery's to-morrow, and take no notice of his likings and dislikings; and I'll be bound for it he will soon think no more of her, and then, of course, he will give the proper attention to Miss

Camilla 2008

We naturally fell into a train of reflection as we walked homewards, upon the curious old records of likings and dislikings; of jealousies and revenges; of affection defying the power of death, and hatred pursued beyond the grave, which these depositories contain; silent but striking tokens, some of them, of excellence of heart, and nobleness of soul; melancholy examples, others, of the worst passions of human nature.

Sketches by Boz 2007

I walked through the streets; and, once more seeing my old adversary the butcher — now a constable, with his staff hanging up in the shop — went down to look at the place where I had fought him; and there meditated on Miss Shepherd and the eldest Miss Larkins, and all the idle loves and likings, and dislikings, of that time.

David Copperfield 2007

Our likings and dislikings, as I have often thought, are seldom governed by prudence, or with a view to happiness.

Clarissa Harlowe 2006

At least, my passions are as intense on this matter as they ever are on politics; which is to say, my dislikings are always subject to my most intense passion about politics: bored impatience.

First Past the Post 2005

At least, my passions are as intense on this matter as they ever are on politics; which is to say, my dislikings are always subject to my most intense passion about politics: bored impatience.

Archive 2005-06-01 2005

These rules are equally good in rheumatic as in consumptive cases; you will therefore, I hope, strictly observe them; for I take it for granted that you are above the silly likings or dislikings, in which silly people indulge their tastes, at the expense of their health.

Letters to his son on The Art of Becoming a Man of the World and a Gentleman 2005

It is for the hermits of society to indulge in personal dislikings — for men who have never been active and never mean to be active.

Phineas Finn 2004