Romance Quote by Barbara Pym — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“Letty allowed her to ramble on while she looked around the wood, remembering its autumn carpet of beech leaves and wondering if it could be the kind of place to lie down in and prepare for death when life became too much to be endured.”

“Also, it was the morning and it seemed a little odd to be thinking about poetry before luncheon.”

“Things work out the way they're meant to”

“I'm not having my wedding day spoiled by a couple of horny bridesmaids who can't decide whether they want to shag or throw up over each other.”

“There is nothing more beautiful than a vulnerable heart in open hands.”

“I had no time for romance. I turned away from the window, from the wintry sun, crossed through the room, went to the stove and made and poured myself a cup of hot chocolate and then clicked on the radio”

“While he was the sun that lit your world, you were the darkness that shadowed mine.”

“My people believe in balance,” he said. “We believe that all living things—plants, animals, people—have an intelligent spirit, and that they all make important contributions to the balance of the world.”