R. M. Ballantyne Quotes

United Kingdom, Author
April 24, 1825 – February, 8, 1894.

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 – 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy.

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I’m determined to shoot a gorilla, or prove him to be a myth.

R. M. Ballantyne
- Determined
- Shoot
- Gorilla
There are muffs in this world. I do not refer to those hairy articles of female apparel in which ladies are wont to place their hands, handkerchiefs, and scent-bottles.

R. M. Ballantyne
- World
- Female
- Articles

He who once gains such love carries the dog's life in his hand. But let him who reads note well, and remember that there is only one coin that can purchase such love, and that is kindness. The coin, too, must be genuine. Kindness merely expressed will not do, it must be felt.

R. M. Ballantyne
- Life
- Love
- Remember
You appear to know more of my private history than I have the pleasure of knowing of yours. Pray, sir, may I—but, bless me! are you unwell?” I asked this in some alarm, because the little man was rolling about in his seat, holding his sides, and growing very red in the face.

R. M. Ballantyne
- History
- Pleasure
- Knowing