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“Her father was stern. Her father disapproved. Her father had very strong reservations...Half Belgian, half Persian, staunch British conservative, he'd seen the Himalayas and Harrogate and had chosen accountancy.”

Quote by Ali Smith

Book:Autumn

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Autumn

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Ali Smith

Ali Smith, born in 1962, is a renowned British writer. Her works are known for their unique style and profound themes, covering various genres such as novels, essays, and plays. Smith's writing often explores the relationship between individuals and society, as well as the intertwining of history and reality. more

“If I look way back to the beginning of ‘whatever this is’ that I’m stuck in the middle of, I suddenly realize that ‘whatever this is’ got started by ‘whatever it is’ that I was doing. And I can be utterly confident in the fact that ‘whatever it is’ that I was doing, it wasn’t thinking.”

Wisdom Choices Wise Realization Thoughtful Consequences Prudent Repercussions Discerning Fool Foolish

Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough

“He’s whispering again. I’m finding it hard to hear, and we’re standing close together. What do you want to ask? ‘If Hen/ was the same as she is now, in every way, but was a bit less physically attractive in one significant way, do you think you would have married her?’ I’m caught off guard by the question, but I don’t want to show that I am, so I don’t hesitate with my answer. Of course, I say. I love Hen. Hen’s my wife. She’ll be with me forever. I’ve always loved he. I’ll always love her. ‘ I know that. I know. I don’t doubt you love her very much. That’s not really what I’m asking, though. Are you sure you would have married her? Committed to her forever? Think about it. Does her appearance not mean anything to you? Is that what you’re saying? That what she looks like is irrelevant?’ It’s such a blonde question. It seems out of line with everything else we talked about. I feel a trickle in sweat slide down my spine. I’m saying, to me, no matter what, she would still be Hen. ‘Would she, though? Would she still be the Hen you fell in love with? What about this: What if she looked exactly as she does right now, but she was a little less intelligent? Would she still be Hen?’ That’s just stupid. It’s a stupid question. Hen is Hen.”

Philosophy Choices Marriage Characterization Choosing A Lifemate

Book:Foe

Source: Foe

“Nomi flinched. "You caught his attention. You are a Grace. Congratulations." Nomi's tears spilled, burning her cheeks. "I didn't want this. This wasn't a prize, Serina. We should have a choice!" "This was my choice," Serina blazed. "No." Nomi's heart wrenched. "It isn't a choice when you don't have the freedom to say no. A yes doesn't mean the same thing when it's the only answer you're allowed!”

Inspirational Choices Girl Power

Book:Grace and Fury

Source: Grace and Fury

“We must be aware that momentum born of old habits and destructive behaviors might be momentum, but it’s momentum slammed into reverse.”