While Paris Slept Quotes

“He could order his books in a way he couldn't order his life.”
― Ruth Druart, While Paris Slept

“She added something about 'healing the wounded' being a good occupation for young women during wartime. Secretly, I wondered if it might not be a better occupation for young men; it might make them think before waging war.”
― Ruth Druart, While Paris Slept

“She was like a butterfly not yet free from its cocoon, its beautiful wings still curled up. She was full of something he felt he'd lost. Hope. The thrill of living.”
― Ruth Druart, While Paris Slept