Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Latecomers by Anita Brookner: Part One

Aphorism Six: "Discover the delight of generosity!”

Full Quote: “Fibich sent his cigarette ration to Hartmann, who was gradually discovering the delights of generosity.” Page 11 Pantheon Books, 1988.

Aphorism Seven: “Waiting demands courage!”

Full Quote: “But waiting demanded so much courage, and she was not a brave woman.” P. 23.

Aphorism Eight: “The gift of beauty may not necessarily be fatal!”

Full Quote: “The gift of beauty may not necessarily be fatal; on the other hand it may distort the prospects of those who possess it.” P. 78

Aphorism Nine: “Cultivate the gift of finding life entertaining!”

Full Quote: “Hartman had the gift, which Fibich never had, of finding life entertaining: his bonhomie rarely faltered.” P. 84.

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