The sun burnt on, drugging everything with warmth.

Women are programmed to love completely, and men are programmed to spread it around. We are fools to think it's any different.

Once the grammar has been learned, writing is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

There are many things in this life capable of throwing people off course - the death of someone close, the loss of income or health, the realisation that cherished hopes cannot always be fulfilled

Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.

nothing is so sad as the injustices of old age.

It seems to me that a mutually beneficial relationship between a man and woman requires the man to be dominant. A sensible woman will allow the man to think he is the most important partner.