“Their conversations usually followed the same pattern: beginning with Lady Franklin and her obsession, they ended with Leadbitter and his fictitious home-life. Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies; but Lady Franklin asked a great many questions and Leadbitter told her a great many lies.”
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L.P. Hartley was an influential British novelist known for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. His works, often set against historical backdrops, blend reality with fantasy, showcasing the inner world of characters. His notable novels include 'The Go-Between' and 'The House in the Woods'. more
“We can't buy into the lie that we are powerless over our feelings.”
“La manera más eficaz de “reescribir” una vida es mezclar con descaro verdades con grandes mentiras”
“In order to learn history right, one must listen to the right people”
“İlahi aşk, bir mumun ışığa olan kavuşma arzusudur; eriyerek kaybolurken ışıkla bir olur.”