God knows what I thought! Your brain does amazing acrobatics when it doesn't want to believe something. — Elizabeth Wein Acrobatics Copy Share Image
“It had never occurred to me that simply being with a fellow prisoner would make me feel like I was still in… — Elizabeth Wein Historical Copy Share Image
If you show this devious little liar one atom's worth of compassion I will have you shot. — Elizabeth Wein Atoms Copy Share Image
“Godless as I am, I pray she's got away with it. It's like ripples in a pond, isn't it? It doesn't stop… — Elizabeth Wein Godless Copy Share Image
I sometimes think young people are not given nearly enough credit for their ability to appreciate literary flourish. — Elizabeth Wein Ability Copy Share Image
“The anticipation of what they will do to you is every bit as sickening in a dream as when it is really… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“A whore, we've established that, filthy, it goes without saying, but whatever else the hell I am, I AM NOT ENGLISH.” — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
But a part of me lies buried in lace and roses on a riverbank in France-a part of me is broken off… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“Inspector Milne's suspicious prying appeared to have awakened her inner Bolshevik, and so I discovered my own lady mother is not above… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
Von Loewe really should know me well enough by now to realize that I am not going to face my execution without… — Elizabeth Wein Dignity Copy Share Image
“Von Linden really should know me well enough by now to realise that I am not going to face my execution without… — Elizabeth Wein Linden Copy Share Image
And I envied her that she had chosen her work herself and was doing what she wanted to do. I don't suppose… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“Her own hair was a glory of copper fire that morning, shining like a whisky still, long and loose in gentle flames… — Elizabeth Wein Bisexual-characters Copy Share Image
“I am in the Special Operations Executive because I can speak French and German and am good at making up stories, and… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
There were no route maps posted on the walls, but a Wonderland-style sign commanding, 'If you know where you are, then please… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“Queenie, herself again, took hold of Maddie’s hand and squeezed it tightly. She walked all the way back across the airfield without… — Elizabeth Wein Flying Copy Share Image
“Queenie was devoted to careless name-dropping, scattering the details of her privileged upbringing without the faintest hint of modesty or embarrassment (though,… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“Mary Queen of Scots had a little dog, a Skye terrier, that was devoted to her. Moments after Mary was beheaded, the… — Elizabeth Wein Brave Copy Share Image
“Writing to you like this makes me feel that you are still alive. It’s an illusion I’ve noticed before—words on a page… — Elizabeth Wein Writer Copy Share Image
It never occurred to him that now he was looking at his master, at the one person in all the world who… — Elizabeth Wein Angry Copy Share Image
I tend not to attempt to describe pain. I don't feel I can comprehend or re-create the personal suffering of others, so… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“People are complicated. There is so much more to everybody than you realize. You see someone in school everyday, or at work,… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“I had been in France less than 48 hours before that obliging agent of yours had to stop me being run over… — Elizabeth Wein Crossing the street Copy Share Image
It's like being in love, discovering your best friend. — Elizabeth Wein Being in love Copy Share Image
“These trials aren't about revenge. They're about justice. Don't you want justice , Rose Justice?” — Elizabeth Wein Historical Copy Share Image
Oh Julie, wouldn’t I know if you were dead? Wouldn’t I feel it happening, like a jolt of electricity to my heart? — Elizabeth Wein Electricity Copy Share Image
Incredible what slender threads you begin to hang your hopes on. — Elizabeth Wein Hope Copy Share Image
“I love the story of a thing. I love a thing for what it means a thousand times more than for what… — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
“Which would you rather have––an unlimited supply of Chanel No. 5, or freedom?” — Elizabeth Wein Copy Share Image
Must stop. This ink is amazing, it really doesn't smear, even when you cry on it — Elizabeth Wein Cry Copy Share Image
“Patriotism is not enough—I must have no hatred or bitterness for anyone.” — Elizabeth Wein Anger Copy Share Image
