Quote of the Day

In this world, we do what we have to do, and we look for rewards, if any, in the work itself and the love of friends.

Humphrey Edgerton
A Trap for Fools (p. 30)
by Amanda Cross

Quote of the Day

She and Kate had seen each other through many trials, though it seemed to Leslie that laughter more often marked their conversations. They would begin in despair and end in laughter....

The Puzzled Heart (p. 6)
by Amanda Cross

Quote of the Day

One may often learn to like, even love, people whom one has not trusted on first sight, but those for whom one feels an instant sense of bonding offer a special brand of friendship or affection. And this, God knew, was rare enough with a couple. It had been Kate's experience that even when one liked them separately, together couples had their own dynamic that usually short-circuited any impulses of openness.

No Word from Winifred (p. 82)
by Amanda Cross

Quote of the Day

The details of this Kate had long since forgotten, believing that the ability to forget was one of the most important requirements of friendship....

In the Last Analysis (p. 38)
by Amanda Cross

Quote(s) of the Day(s)

Life attacked rather fiercely yesterday, so I missed getting my quote up. Here is a quote for Monday:

When friends fall out, Miss Beigg, it must surely be one of the saddest things.

Miss Emily Seeton
Miss Seeton Rocks the Cradle (p. 85)
by Hamilton Crane

and for Today:

Someone, I suppose should know. But if I tell you, it will end our friendship. I'll trust you, but I won't want to know you any more. Which is a pity; the world is not that full of intelligent friends.

"Arrie and Jasper"
The Collected Stories (p. 53)
by Amanda Cross