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“The same rumour continued: Patroni made love the same way he did everything else – with a long, thin cigar stuck jauntily in the side of his mouth. This was untrue, at least nowadays. Marie, having coped with several pillow fires during their early years in marriage- drawing on her training as a…” quote by Arthur Hailey
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““The same rumour continued: Patroni made love the same way he did everything else – with a long, thin cigar stuck jauntily in the side of his mouth. This was untrue, at least nowadays. Marie, having coped with several pillow fires during their early years in marriage- drawing on her training as a TWA air hostess to extinguish them – had emphatically forbidden any more cigars in bed.””

Arthur Hailey

About This Quote

Source Novel: “The Moneychangers” by Arthur Hailey, 1975

Habits that once seemed harmless can become harmful, and setting boundaries is essential for health and safety.

In simple terms: Bad habits persist.

Key Takeaway

Set clear limits on harmful habits.

Themes

habit health boundaries

Mood

reflective serious

Type

advice caution

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • workplace
  • family life
  • personal health

Key Concepts

addiction relationship dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit do you need to limit?
  • How can you enforce new boundaries?
A Different Perspective

Changing entrenched habits may meet resistance from partners.

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