The fact is, for most of us, what happens to ourselves is so much more important than what happens to other people that the smallest mote in our own eye will prevent us from being unduly harrowed by someone else's… — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
The fact is, people who don't have any misfortunes are very irritating to their neighbours. No opportunities for popping in with condolences and new-laid eggs. No visits to the afflicted. No opportunities for the milk of human kindness to flow.… — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
I do not approve of children being beaten. It is always a confession of failure. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
when married people begin to talk about their rights, it means something has gone pretty far wrong between them. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
When there is too much to say it is easier to say nothing at all. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
Love and a cold cannot be hid. It is, I believe, a Spanish proverb. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
It is the man who is sure of himself who disregards the opinion of the world. To be sure is to have power. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
Anyone who pretends not to be interested in money is either a fool or a knave. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
“I am extremely sorry to disturb you. I hope that you had not retired?" "I'm putting it off as long as possible. I don't… — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
Any road is bound to arrive somewhere if you follow it far enough — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
Mary Stuart wrote, 'My end is in my beginning.' It is easier to agree with her than to decide what is the beginning, and… — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
“Henry, for heaven's sake! You can't propose when I'm fainting!” — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
When you've just made the most complete fool of yourself, you feel the need of a specially high horse to ride. — Patricia Wentworth Copy Share Image
