The sign of intelligence is the ability to carry opposed thoughts at the same time.

...for a moment people set down their glasses in county clubs and speak-easies and thought of their old best dreams.

Life was a damned muddle - a football game with everyone offside and the referee gotten rid of - everyone claiming the referee would have been on his side.

The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to.

Then he kissed her. At his lips' touch she blossomed for him like a flower and the incarnation was complete.

I can’t exactly describe how I feel but it’s not quite right. And it leaves me cold.

I want to do everything in the world with you.