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"He had the charm of all people who believe implicitly in themselves, that of integration."
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"Now I get why I'm incapable of flirting for I can't Lie!"

"I have an immense appetite for solitude, like an infant for sleep, and if I don't get enough for this year, I shall cry all the next."

"Cecelia, as with every look and gesture she let us know, was entirely at ease only in the company of her equals " a company that included, besides herself, only her sister. And of course Cecelia held some secret doubts about herself; you can't dislike nearly everybody and be quite certain that you have exempted yourself."

"Since we are all unique and individual, being cognizant of different personality styles will help you better recognize where others are coming from to minimize barriers, build trust, and catapult your newfound communication skills into meaningful connections. The savvy socializer knows this all."

"He is a man, I think," he said, "who cares for nothing but a joke. He is a dangerous man."Lambert laughed in the act of lifting some macaroni to his mouth."Dangerous!" he said. "You don't know little Quin, sir!""Every man is dangerous," said the old man, without moving, "Who cares only for one thing. I was once dangerous myself."

"Don't ignore me. I only get more annoying."

"People with the gift of charm exude a delightful demeanor-an attractive likability that enwraps you in their warmth."

"Oliver laughed - actually laughed."I like this new Claire," he said. "You should work her this hard all the time, Myrnin. She's interesting when she's forthright."Claire, possessed by the spirit of Eve, shot him the finger. Which made him laugh again, shake his head, and walk up the steps."

"We might respect a serious person with an austere and rigid personality, but we adore merry, kindhearted, and artistic people."
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"That is the great distinction between the sexes. Men see objects, women see the relationships between objects."


"Most marriages recognize this paradox: Passion destroys passion; we want what puts an end to wanting what we want."


"There comes a time in each life like a point of fulcrum. At that time you must accept yourself. It is not anymore what you will become. It is what you are and always will be."


"Men love war because it allows them to look serious. Because it is the one thing that stops women laughing at them."


"I don't think the English like me. I sold a colossal best seller in America, and they never really forgave me."


"In essence the Renaissance was simply the green end of one of civilization's hardest winters."
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