Lucy Larcom

The soul, cramped among the petty vexations of Earth, needs to keep its windows constantly open to the invigorating air of large and free ideas: and what thought is so grand as that of an ever-present God, in whom all that is vital in humanity breathes and grows?

American Poet

Isaac D'Israeli

The golden hour of invention must terminate like other hours, and when the man of genius returns to the cares, the duties, the vexations, and the amusements of life, his companions behold him as one of themselves - the creature of habits and infirmities.

British Writer

Jane Welsh Carlyle

I declare I would rather be a kitten and cry, 'Mew!' than live as I see many of my female acquaintances do, tearing each other's characters to pieces, and wearing out their lives in vanity and vexation of spirit.

Scottish Writer

Samuel Adams

While I am in this world, I am resolved that no vexation shall put me out of temper if I can possibly command myself. Even old age, which is making strides towards me, shall not prevail to make me peevish.

American Revolutionary

Laurence Sterne

What is the life of man! Is it not to shift from side to side? From sorrow to sorrow? To button up one cause of vexation! And unbutton another!

Irish Novelist

Francois Rabelais

There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

French Clergyman

Michel de Montaigne

There is not much less vexation in the government of a private family than in the managing of an entire state.

French Philosopher

Ferdinand Lassalle

Whoever lives in Berlin note, and doesn't die of Liberalism, will never die of vexation!

German Politician

Vexation indicates stronger emotions than mere annoyance, often implying deeper frustration.

Negative Emotion

The term often implies a repeated or long-standing source of annoyance.

Long-term Effect

Used to express a wish for relief from something causing stress.

Subtle Plea

Vexation can refer to a specific cause or event that's bothersome, not just feelings.

Specific Annoyance

Vexation can describe mild irritations or more severe disruptions.

Intensity Varies

In legal situations, vexation involves actions that legally harass or trouble someone.

Legal Context

Alleging vexation in legal terms can be serious, potentially leading to criminal charges.