It is very strange that the years teach us patience - that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.
~ Elizabeth Taylor
The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they're going to have some pretty annoying virtues.
The rain hit the windows like rice, the fire roared hollowly, the autumn afternoon discoloured into darkness.
She seemed to be lovely still to herself, as if no amount of looking into mirrors could ruin her illusion.
