Lilly

“I think I’m greedy, but I’m not greedy for money - I think that can be a burden - I’m greedy for an exciting life.”
― David Hockney

“We are surrounded by story.”
― Alice McDermott

“‎Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats.”
― Voltaire

“Books say: She did this because. Life says: She did this. Books are where things are explained to you; life is where things aren't. I'm not surprised some people prefer books.”
― Julian Barnes, Flaubert's Parrot