“Perhaps as one gets older one takes one's joys altruistically,"said John, in turn thinking aloud. "I must say though I sometimes wish I could get it selfishly, just for myself, as Gay used to give me, when I was young." Lady Emily found nothing to say. John's last words fell dead on her heart. It terrified her that he could speak of his youth as a perished thing.”
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Angela Thirkell was an English novelist known for her light-hearted and humorous writing style, as well as her detailed portrayal of English rural life. Her works often featured satire and humor, showcasing social and human aspects, and were well-received by readers. more
“It takes a brave heart to love a baby with wings.”
“أمي .. أقحوانة و خزامى تزين ربى الوفاء .. حين دقّت يد الجمال أجراس معابد العطاء ..”
“A fathers love is not less than a mother's love but its not expressed as mother do.”