Wendy

“No one is born pompous. To attain that state requires a certain amount of planning and effort. Presumably you could achieve it by a variety of means, but one sure way is to attend an old prep school that’s a little past its prime; while there, exhibit some facility in a field sport that you will never have cause to play again; room with a fellow whose name is over the library door; and along the way, gain familiarity with a pastime that requires travel and specialized apparel—such as duck hunting or downhill skiing. Follow these simple steps and you are sure to gain the necessary self-assurance to expound authoritatively on wine, politics, and the lives of the less fortunate—and to generally go on and on about anything else.”
― Amor Towles, Table for Two

“Miss Olivia de Havilland in a strappy red dress. She was on the arm of that damaged blonde he’d heard about, the one who’d come out of nowhere.”
― Amor Towles, Table for Two

“—My mother told me it was more important to be interested than interesting.”
― Amor Towles, Table for Two

“—Do you miss it? —The relationship? —No, the city. —As far as I’m concerned, the Rockies aren’t high enough.”
― Amor Towles, Table for Two