“He was familiar enough with pleasure to know it might become jaded or reluctant; but joy was literally foreign to him, a word he would never easily pronounce, an exhilaration that had some other reckless nationality. For this reason, Caro's wholeness in love, her happiness in it, made her exotic.”
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Shirley Hazzard was a distinguished American author of New Zealand birth, known for her nuanced psychological portraits and profound historical settings. Her works often explore the relationship between individuals and history, as well as the impact of war and conflict on the human psyche. Hazzard's literary career began in the 1950s, with her short story collection 'The Bay of Noon' published in 1954. more
“God created the institution of marriage for mutual happiness and pleasure.”
“Pleasure is the Root of All Good”
“The pleasure of reading is the greatest solitude.”
“Some things are worth the wait. A little suspense heightens the pleasure.”
“Love is the only thing that changes abstinence from a prison into pleasure.”