“Then she realised that Levy had been silent for some time, and, like most shy people, she was afraid of silence.” SilenceShyness Book:The Blank Wall Source: The Blank Wall
“Her husband and her children did not consider her beyond criticism. She belonged to them; whatever she did affected them; their pride, their good name in the world lay in her hands. They would give her love, protection, even a sort of homage, but in return for that she must be what they wanted and needed her to be.” Mothers Book:The Blank Wall Source: The Blank Wall
“People, by and large, weren't cruel, weren't heartless; it was simply that they couldn't believe anything could happen” Cruelties Book:Lady Killer Source: Lady Killer