Most people in Leadington, like most people elsewhere, are either asleep or dead.
If you’re in love with somebody, you’re in love with them, and they can do all sorts of things, be as mean as hell, and you’ll forgive them or just not bother about it. At least, some women will.
We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other. And I tell you that the time will soon come when, if men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.
People who don’t like gossip aren’t interested in their fellow creatures.
Well — the real truth — that is, every single little thing, with nothing missing at all, wouldn’t be dangerous. I suppose that’s God’s truth.
I think telling the truth is about as healthy as skidding round a comer at sixty.
If somebody loves you like that, for God’s sake enjoy it, make the most of it, hold on to it, before it's too late.