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01Undated

But time given to wishing for what can't be is not only spent, but wasted, and for all that we waste we shall be accountable.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote

02Undated

A good book is the precious life-blood of a master-spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life, and as such it must surely be a necessary commodity.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote

03Undated

What’s to become of us? We can’t go on like this.”“Yes, we can go on like this,” said Cesare. “We can go on exactly like this for the rest of our lives.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote

04Undated

Opportunity, after all, is only another word for temptation.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote

05Undated

Behind their dark glass, the mad own nothing.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote

06Undated

On the whole, I think you should write biographies of those you admire and respect, and novels about human beings who you think are sadly mistaken.

Penelope Fitzgerald / quote