He thought suddenly that there was some phrase, a kind of quotation, that expressed what the calendar seemed to suggest.
Ian Bytchekhas quoted2 months ago
But he still thought it self-evident that one had to do what was right; he had never learned how people could want to do otherwise; he had learned only that they did. It still seemed simple and incomprehensible to him: simple that things should be right, and incomprehensible that they weren’t. He knew that they weren’t.
Ian Bytchekhas quoted2 months ago
She liked his face—its lines were tight and firm, it did not have that look of loose muscles evading the responsibility of a shape, which she had learned to expect in people’s faces.
Ian Bytchekhas quoted21 days ago
“I have not said you needed it. But of all those whom you are saving from the storm tonight, I am the only one who will offer it.”
Ian Bytchekhas quoted4 days ago
Their work was done. For the moment, there was no future. They had earned the present.
Александра Земцоваhas quoted2 years ago
"If you want my advice, Peter," he said at last, "you've made a mistake already. By asking me. By asking anyone. Never ask people. Not about your work. Don't you know what you want? How can you stand it, not to know?"
Александра Земцоваhas quoted2 years ago
Men hate passion, any great passion. Henry Cameron made a mistake: he loved his work. That was why he fought. That was why he lost.
Александра Земцоваhas quoted2 years ago
One reaches an age when one can't be burdened with business any longer.
Александра Земцоваhas quoted2 years ago
Think of yourself for an hour, but give one minute to the thought of others.
Александра Земцоваhas quoted2 years ago
You're a self-centered monster, Howard. The more monstrous because you're utterly innocent about it.