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“It all depended on what Walter decided. If - if he really did care about Rose Barum, she wouldn't stand in his way. It was so glaringly indecent to hold on to one's husband if he wanted someone else. The trouble was that she didn't know what Walter did want, and this was one of those questions you really couldn't ask.”

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Book:Illyrian Spring

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Illyrian Spring

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Ann Bridge

Ann Bridge (1889-1974) was a British autobiographer known for her works that are characterized by their profound personal experiences and sharp insights into social issues. more

“Every major religion on earth subscribes to the belief in a period of fasting -- abstinence from food, sex, and other basic human cravings. It's meant to help you dwell on the bigger mysteries that have confounded mankind -- the purpose of existence, the meaning of life, the transient effervescence of our being and... what your wife really meant when she said, "I am not mad at you" this morning.”

Marriage Relationship Fasting

Book:Mad(e) In India

Source: Mad(e) In India

“He didn't wear a wedding ring, but that meant nothing. Besides, everyone was divorced or unhappy.”

Marriage Divorce Unhappy

Book:Dead Lions

Source: Dead Lions

“Perhaps if you were a Jewess it might be different. He'd suspect you of wanting to hook me. And he wouldn't like that at all. Of course, if you were immensely rich he might, he just might consider a marriage possible — but even so he'd hate to hurt my mother's feelings. You see, he's still very much in love with her.”

Love Marriage Pride Dignity Prejudice Jewish Antisemitism

Book:Reunion

Source: Reunion