Painting the Blues in Gretna Green Quotes

“Of magic doors there is this; you do not see them even as you are passing through”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls, and others build windmills.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“Because I’m new in my role, I bring a fresh perspective. What I’m seeing almost everywhere I’ve looked so far is at least 500 years of cock-ups and fusterclucks.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“But Aysha still said I owed her for helping me. “But the Smiths retained you!” I’d muttered. “They’re paying you.” “You could listen to Hugh mumble for hours if you prefer. Oh yes, you could!” I giggled at how quickly she had picked up Hugh’s strange speech pattern and agreed I’d much rather listen to her.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“It’s vital to lead your subjects farther and faster than they wish to go. But do so with caution and wit. If no one follows, you are not leading. You’re merely a monarch who takes too-frequent strolls alone.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“POETS, not poetry. It’s a Manchester phrase. It just stands for Push Off Early Tomorrow’s Saturday.” I grinned”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“Everyone kept saying how strong Agnes was, but it didn’t mean I wanted to be like her. No one ever said how wise she was, did they? Strength wasn’t everything.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“I didn’t know whether to be pleased or outraged that none of these people seemed to have anything better to do than place bets with HRH on my progress.”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green

“Yet another man who had a look of King Troels about him. Had Troels impregnated every woman who stood still around him?”
― Linzi Day, Painting the Blues in Gretna Green