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“She had to give her teachers credit: they were right to insist all pupils carry scissors, handkerchiefs, perfume and hair ribbons at all times. At some point she'd learn why they also required a red lace doily and a lemon.”
― Gail Carriger, Etiquette & Espionage

“You have everything needed for the extravagant journey that is your life.”
― Carlos Castaneda

“Really. Is there anything nice to be said about other people's vacations? I balled up the letter and threw it in the trash.”
― Amor Towles, Rules of Civility

“For him the universe did not extend beyond the circumference of her petticoat.”
― Gustave Flaubert, Madame Bovary