Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Anita Brookner, The Misalliance


Aphorism 90: “Free will is a terrible burden!”

Full Quote: “That is they may want it theoretically, but free will, I find, is a terrible burden.” Chapter One

Aphorism 89: “The happy climates are reserved for those with the determination to seek them!”

Full Quote: “..she was statistically sure that somewhere there was heat, there was sunshine, and radiance, and that this happy climate was reserved for those who had the determination to seek it.” Chapter Two

Aphorism 88: “Be prepared to pay for your own entertainment!”

Full Quote: “And I did want to know. And now I do. And must probably be prepared to pay for my entertainment.” Chapter 4

Aphorism 87: “Well worn phrases please by their handiness!”

Full Quote: “..she had become even less communicative than before, using well-worn phrases that apparently pleased her by their handiness..” Chapter Five

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