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The whole idea, even now, seemed a little strange to Mr. Finchley. For the first time he was going to have a holiday. For three weeks—it was now Saturday, the twenty-ninth of July—he was to forget the office, forget deeds and bills of cost;
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“and life, Mr. Finchley discovered, was nothing if it did not hold adventure and romance.”
― Mr Finchley Discovers His England
― Mr Finchley Discovers His England
“I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers, and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen.”
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“So, throughout life, our worst weaknesses and meannesses are usually committed for the sake of the people whom we most despise.”
― Great Expectations
― Great Expectations
“. . . oh shit, you had to be bloody careful when you invoked God; He could amuse Himself by granting what you’d prayed for . . .”
― The Siege Winter
― The Siege Winter
“Hunger is the best sauce. When you always have regular meals, you lose your appreciation for food. Too much of a good thing spoils it.”
― Mr Finchley Discovers His England
― Mr Finchley Discovers His England
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