A Modest Independence Quotes

“An unknown place in some distant land can’t undo the tragedies of the past. If it could, we’d all be travelers, spending our natural lives on steamer ships and trains.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Modest Independence

“One grows tired of waiting for knights in shining armor. Sometimes nothing will do but to rescue oneself.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Modest Independence

“I’m saying that I was fool to believe I could ever be satisfied with half of you. This thing between us, it’s all or nothing,”
― Mimi Matthews, A Modest Independence

“I daresay some might call it managing. I call it downright heroic. You take care of people. You help to solve their problems.”
“And you don’t?”
“The difference being that I’m paid for it. Very well paid by people who often don’t deserve to be helped.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Modest Independence

“I suppose if everything goes to the devil, I must rely on you to rescue me.” Tom’s blue eyes were solemn behind the lenses of his spectacles.
“And I will. Every time.”
― Mimi Matthews, A Modest Independence