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“I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen.”
― Anne Lamott

“. . . oh shit, you had to be bloody careful when you invoked God; He could amuse Himself by granting what you’d prayed for . . .”
― Ariana Franklin, The Siege Winter

“So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations

“and life, Mr. Finchley discovered, was nothing if it did not hold adventure and romance.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“Hunger is the best sauce. When you always have regular meals, you lose your appreciation for food. Too much of a good thing spoils it.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England

“Yes,” Mr. Finchley lied bravely. Theoretically his knowledge of car driving was complete. Actually, he knew as much about them as he did about women.”
― Victor Canning, Mr Finchley Discovers His England