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“Let’s say that matters hadn’t gone quite right with you, I mean personal matters, would you be able to find words to say exactly what was wrong?’ ‘I’m afraid so, yes, I would.’ ‘That might be useful, of course.’ ‘Like manufacturers’ instructions. In case of failure, try words.”
― Penelope Fitzgerald, Offshore

“How strange a thing it was to be here, animate and conscious, on this ball of mud and brine as it whirled through the illimitable depths of space.”
― John Banville, Snow

“All distances are the same to those who don't meet.”
― Penelope Fitzgerald, Offshore

“Tilda cared nothing for the future, and had, as a result, a great capacity for happiness.”
― Penelope Fitzgerald, Offshore