The essence of romantic love is that wonderful beginning, after which sadness and impossibility may become the rule. – Anita Brookner
A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar. – Anita Brookner

The essence of romantic love is that wonderful beginning, after which sadness and impossibility may become the rule. – Anita Brookner
A man of such obvious and exemplary charm must be a liar. – Anita Brookner
No blame should attach to telling the truth. But it does, it does. – Anita Brookner
In real life, it is the hare who wins. Every time. Look around you. And in any case it is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. Hares have no time to read. They are too busy winning the game. – Anita Brookner