The Maid's Secret Quotes

“Pride is taking less than you need. Generosity is leaving a gift for others. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Love cannot be stolen. Not by anyone. Those who do not know love place no value upon it. Often, they don't even know it is there. But people like us, who do know it, who see and feel it and cherish it, possess a treasure that can never be taken away.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“I've always tried to impress upon you that your worth is not determined through the worldly goods you possess, nor will it ever decrease because someone refuses to see your value.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“It is a sad truth that as children we take on the prejudices of our parents without even realizing we are doing so. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Money changes people. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“When you’re young, you can be very certain of something , but too often, that doesn’t mean you’re right. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“It is said that the easiest way to solve a problem is to deny its existence. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Be careful what you wish for. All that glitters isn’t gold. Love is the only gift that lasts.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Molly, these fans are lunatics,” Angela replied. “See those two?” She pointed to a couple in the crowd. The man held an oversize jar in his hands. “He claims he’s got Napoleon’s toilet paper in there.” “I’m sorry?” Mr. Preston exclaimed. “He swears the fine French lace in that jar was used to wipe the emperor’s royal arse. He tried to sell it to me!” “For how”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end,”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Love endures. It lasts. It will endure beyond me, I promise. Love is what I leave behind so that every day of your life, you will know that I’m with you. And from you, I take the same—your love—as comfort into the night.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Be careful what you wish for, all that glitters isn't gold. Love is the only gift that lasts.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Pride is taking less than you need, generosity is leaving a gift for others.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“It has always seemed to me that the good moments gallop apace, over too soon, whereas the dull ones extend into eternity.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“I wasn’t happy about it, not at first, but before long, something about the task became almost enjoyable. With a bit of elbow grease, the tarnish was eradicated. Real life is never that easy—the filth is much harder to wipe away.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“For every loss I’ve suffered in this life, I’ve gained compassion, comprehension, and empathy.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Love endures. It lasts. It will endure beyond me, I promise. Love is what I leave behind so that every day of your life, you will know that I’m with you. And from you, I take the same—your love—as comfort into the night. My heart is yours forever, as yours is mine,”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Your worth is not determined through the worldly goods you possess. Nor is it ever decreased because someone refuses to see your value...You can't make people see what they don't want to see. And the most precious treasures are often overlooked.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Suffice it to say that what I learned that night as the sun set upon us is that love and loss, life and death exist in such close proximity.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“It's one thing to lose someone in the natural order of things but another entirely for someone to die before their time.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“My gran taught me to be direct. She also taught me everything else of substance I’ve learned in this life. For that, and for her, I remain forever grateful.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“The maid was suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude. By walking a mile in each of those three pairs of shoes, she’d learned a lesson she held close to her heart for the rest of her days: that a life without love is not worth living.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“When you have something of value, there’s always someone ready to take it from you. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Be careful, for what at first you hate, you may come to love later. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Silver teaches you things. Never judge by appearances. A tarnished piece might be a hidden treasure . - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Your worth is not determined through the worldly goods you possess, nor will it ever decrease because someone refuses to see your value. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“When faith is used for good, it can move mountains, but when it fuels injustice, it’s a terrorizing force . - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Sometimes the biggest losses lead to the greatest gains. Sometimes the darkest days end in the brightest night. - Flora Gray”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret

“Everything will be okay in the end. If it’s not okay, it’s not the end,” I said, quoting one of Mrs. Mead’s favorites.”
― Nita Prose, The Maid's Secret