“... human beings interested her so much that it must always be an advantage to meet another one.” — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
On the whole, I think you should write biographies of those you admire and respect, and novels about human beings who you think are… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
Surely you have to succeed, if you give everything you have.' 'I don't see why. Everyone has to give everything they have eventually. They… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
If they don't depend on true evidence, scientists are no better than gossips. — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
“The barge anchors were unrecognisable as such, more like crustaceans, specimens of some giant type long since discarded by Nature, but still clinging to… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
It is interesting to note that everyone has a different take on the world, a different opinion, and given the same inputs have completely… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
“You can borrow my Blackbird, if you like,' said Ben. This was his new fountain pen, which troubled him. It was guaranteed not to… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
“She ought to go down to the beach. It was Thursday, early closing, and it seemed ungrateful to live so close to the sea… — Penelope Fitzgerald Copy Share Image
