Art and religion first; then philosophy; lastly science. That is the order of the great subjects of life, that's their order of… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
All my pupils are the creme de la creme. Give me a girl of an impressionable age, and she is mine for… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
From my experience of life I believe my personal motto should be: 'Beware of any man bringing flowers. — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
If you choose the sort of life which has no conventional pattern you have to try to make an art of it,… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
There was altogether too much candor in married life; it was an indelicate modern idea, and frequently led to upsets in a… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
“Saving and pinching to get married, you're losing the best time of your life.” — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of your life it may occur. — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
Death, when it approaches, ought not to take one by surprise. It should be part of the full expectancy of life. Without… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
“I'm not saying anything against the Modern side. Modern and Classical, they are equal, and each provides for a function in life. You must make your free choice. Not everyone is capable of a Classical education. You must make your choice quite freely.” — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
If I had my life over again I should form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death. I would… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
If I had my life over again I should form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death. I would… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
The letters of famous people can be placed into two categories: there is the type of letter which becomes itself a valuable… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
“If I had my life to live over again, I would form the habit of nightly composing myself to thoughts of death.… — Muriel Spark Copy Share Image
“They are demanding equal rights with us,’ says Mrs. Fiedke. ‘That’s why I never vote with the Liberals. Perfume, jewellery, hair down to their… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
Allow me, in conclusion, to congratulate you warmly upon your sexual intercourse, as well as your singing. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
I see no reason to keep silent about my enjoyment of the sound of my own voice as I work. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
It is well, when in difficulties, to say never a word, neither black nor white. Speech is silver but silence is golden. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
It's a whydunnit in q-sharp major and it has a message: never talk to the sort of girls that you wouldn't leave lying about… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
One's prime is elusive. You little girls, when you grow up, must be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time of… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
“The sparkle and morning-freshness of the shop, and the butter-conjuring girl, formed a mind-picture which accompanied the whole of my youth.(about the Buttercup Dairy)” — Muriel Spark Copy Share
There was altogether too much candor in married life; it was an indelicate modern idea, and frequently led to upsets in a household, if… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
Jealousy ... is an affliction of the spirit which, unlike some sins of the flesh, gives no one any pleasure. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
it never really occurred to her that literary men, if they like women at all, do not want literary women but girls. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
“The word 'education' comes from the root e from ex, out, and duco, I lead. It means a leading out. To me education is… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
“- 'Poise is perfect balance, an equanimity of body and mind, complete composure whatever the social scene. Elegant dress, immaculate grooming, and perfect deportment… — Muriel Spark Copy Share
These years are still the years of my prime. It is important to recognise the years of one's prime, always remember that. — Muriel Spark Copy Share
