Bless thy simplicity, Tess Autor: Thomas Hardy Copy Quote More from Thomas Hardy “People say I must be cold–natured—sexless—on account of it. But I won’t have it…” “Though not fearful of measurable dangers, she feared the unknown.” “He had just reached the time of life at which 'young' is ceasing to be the pref…” “Like a greater than himself, to the critical question at the critical time he d…”