Jamie

“Is that what we are? Fools?” “Certainly. But at least we know we’re fools. And in today’s Germany, that counts as a kind of wisdom.” •”
― Philip Kerr, A Man Without Breath

“This is the meaning of life, my friend. To know when you are well off and to hate or envy no man.”
― Philip Kerr, Field Gray

“I’ll be honest,” I said. “I don’t like it one little bit. But I’m delighted to see it exhibited without any interference from people who know as little about art as I do. Looking at it is like looking inside the head of someone who disagrees with you about nearly everything. It makes me feel uncomfortable.” I shook my head sadly and sighed, “That’s democracy, I guess.” Another”
― Philip Kerr, The One from the Other

“A map says to you.
Read me carefully, follow me closely, doubt me not...
I am the earth in the palm of your hand.”
― Beryl Markham