Providence Quotes

“Kitty had frequently felt that she lacked some essential feminine quality, that this resided in the folklore passed on by women who possessed a knowledge that she was forced to supplement by reading books.”
― Anita Brookner, Providence

“I want to be totally unreasonable, totally unfair, very demanding, and very beautiful.”
― Anita Brookner, Providence

“With confidence and the right assumptions, thought Kitty Maule, I dare say you don't need to live on faith at all. As, oddly enough, I do.”
― Anita Brookner, Providence

“They walked endlessly, hand in hand, talking about their respective childhoods. They were in fact like two children who have elected each other as best friend.”
― Anita Brookner, Providence

“I simply want to live with someone so that I can begin my life.”
― Anita Brookner, Providence