Nothing about human beings ever had the power to move me as a child. Black Beauty now ... !
Nancy MitfordOne thing about tourists is that it is very easy to get away from them. Like ants they follow a trail and a few yards each side of that trail there are none.
Nancy MitfordAnd Left-wing people are always sad because they mind dreadfully about their causes, and the causes are always going so badly.
Nancy MitfordAlways remember, children, that marriage is a very intimate relationship. It's not just sitting and chatting to a person; there are other things, you know.
Nancy MitfordThe worst of being a Communist is the parties you may go to are - well - awfully funny and touching but not very gay...I don't see the point of sad parties, do you? And Left-wing people are always sad because they mind dreadfully about their causes, and the causes are always going so badly.
Nancy Mitford