“There are few things so disarming as one who laughs well at her own expense.”
Book:Rules of Civility
Quote by Amor Towles
Work
Rules of Civility
In 'Rules of Civility,' the reader is transported to the vibrant and tumultuous era of the 1930s. The story revolves around the life of a young woman navigating the complexities of her social and romantic life in New York City. The novel delves into themes of class distinction, the pursuit of personal identity, and the transformative power of love and friendship. The narrative is rich with historical detail and offers a compelling look at the era's cultural landscape. more
Author
Amor Towles
Amor Towles is an American author born in 1964. His works are known for their exquisite prose and profound character development, with notable titles including 'Rules of Civility' and 'A Gentleman in Moscow'. Towles' novels often set in mid-20th-century New York, exploring themes of social class, love, and moral dilemmas. more
You May Also Like
Source: The Wilderness
Source: Jude the Obscure
“Laughter is the deadliest weapon of all: with laughter you can murder anything, even murder.”
Source: We
“Laughter, I realized, was the reverberating sound of a truth hitting a lie.”
Source: The Humans
“There never was a throne yet built so high that it could not be rocked by laughter from below.”
Source: Soldier, Ask Not
Source: This House of Clay and Water
“All around the world, people are exuberantly laughing right now.”
Source: Joyful Living: 101 Ways to Transform Your Spirit and Revitalize Your Life
Source: The Map of the Sky