Maria Polyakova > Maria's Quotes

“You could kill a man, but you could never break him.”
― Anatoly Rybakov, Children of the Arbat

“Death solves all problems — no man, no problem.”
― Anatoli Rybakov, Children of the Arbat

“Elizabeth Bennet: And that put paid to it. I wonder who first discovered the power of poetry in driving away love?
Mr. Darcy: I thought that poetry was the food of love.
Elizabeth Bennet: Of a fine stout love, it may. But if it is only a vague inclination I'm convinced one poor sonnet will kill it stone dead
Mr. Darcy: So what do you recommend to encourage affection?
Elizabeth Bennet: Dancing. Even if one's partner is barely tolerable.”
― Jane Austen