Christine

“Things... well, things suck sometimes. And sometimes you can fix it. And sometimes you can't. It's just the way it is.”
― Elizabeth Scott, Stealing Heaven

“18th century scientists, the French in particular, seldom did things simply if an absurdly demanding alternative was available.”
― Bill Bryson

“You are a wise man, Major, and I will consider your advice with great care—and humility." He finished his tea and rose from the table to go to his room. "But I must ask you, do you really understand what it means to be in love with an unsuitable woman?"

"My dear boy," said the Major. "Is there really any other kind?”
― Helen Simonson, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

“I believe in trees. I can touch them. And they have true names. They do not change in terms of what they are to me.”
― Ned Hayes, The Eagle Tree