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Quote by Marcel Proust

“... that distant look characteristic of people who do not wish to be agreeable...”

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Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

“The invisible people agreed about everything. Indeed most of their remarks were the sort it would not be easy to disagree with: "What I always say is, when a chap's hungry, he likes some victuals," or "Getting dark now; always does at night," or even "Ah, you've come over the water. Powerful wet stuff, ain't it?”

C S Lewis Agreeable The Chronicles Of Narnia The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader Dufflepuds

Book:The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (Illustrated): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Prince Caspian. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The Silver Chair. ... Boy. The Magician's Nephew. The Last Battle

Source: The Complete Chronicles of Narnia (Illustrated): The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Prince Caspian. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. The Silver Chair. ... Boy. The Magician's Nephew. The Last Battle

“Our hope for redemption is now just another hunt for vengeance.”

Hope Forgiveness Revenge Redemption Vengeance

Book:Heroes in Crisis

Source: Heroes in Crisis

“I sat with my hands in my lap ready to agree with what anybody said.”

Anxiety Relatable Cautious Social Anxiety Rebecca Agreeable Why Is This Me

Book:Rebecca

Source: Rebecca

“But will they make themselves agreeable to me? That's what I like people to do. I don't hesitate to say so, because I always appreciate it.”

Relationships Henry James The Portrait Of A Lady Agreeable

Book:The Portrait of a Lady

Source: The Portrait of a Lady