“Adorable as she was, Northey was by no means an easy proposition. She was now in love, for the first time (or so she said, but is it not always the first time, and for that matter, the last?) and complained about it with the squeaks and yelps of a thwarted puppy.”
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Nancy Mitford was an English novelist renowned for her sharp wit and satirical writing. Born on November 28, 1904, she was a member of the Mitford family, which included several prominent figures in British politics, literature, and the arts. Mitford's works often centered on the British upper class and their social customs. Her most famous novels include 'Love in a Cold Climate' and 'The Pursuit of Love', which are celebrated for their humor and wit. She passed away on June 30, 1973. more
“Blood is thicker than water. Or lassi. Or whatever.”
“You know what they say: the FBI doesn’t share. It eats like an elephant and shits like a mouse.”
“We (the British) invented bureaucracy. India just perfected it.”
“A toast to his joy, and a moment of silence for the last of his sanity and sleep!”