“Once he had watched Liz making a silk braid. One end was pinned to the wall and on each finger of her raised hands she was spinning loops of thread, her fingers flying so fast he couldn’t see how it worked. ‘Slow down,’ he said, ‘so I can see how you do it,’ but she’d laughed and said, ‘I can’t slow down, if I stopped to think how I was doing it I couldn’t do it at all.”
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British author Hilary Mantel is renowned for her historical novels, particularly for her Thomas Cromwell series, which has earned her international acclaim. Mantel's works are celebrated for their profound insights and literary achievements. more
“Finding love is like making creme brulee. It may take a few tries before you get it right.”
“That’s no law, just a sword. Happens I got one too.”
“The night may be dark and full of terrors, I thought, but I've got a big stick.”
“Seek what leads your heart to peace.”