“Watching these happy beings for whom weeping was impossible, he had become incapable of grief; watching their inconsistencies, he had become incapable of knowing right from wrong; disregarded by them he had become incapable of disappointment.”
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Sylvia Townsend Warner was an American novelist whose works delved into the complexities of human relationships and the influence of historical events on individuals. Born on December 6, 1893, she spent much of her life in New England, which deeply influenced her writing. Warner's career spanned several decades, during which she published a number of critically acclaimed novels. more
“Fortitude creates winners and champions that aren't always perfect but perfectly persistent”
“Lindy, you're not disappointed with Tim. You're disappointed by your own expectations.”
“The importance we give our disappointment is what turns it into a tragedy.”