“There is nothing more corrosive to character than money.” — Helen Simonson Character Copy Share Image
“It was frustratingly common that children were no sooner gone from the nest and established in their own homes ... than they… — Helen Simonson Children Copy Share Image
“I know some people today would regard such love of country as ridiculously romantic and naïve... Patriotism itself has been hijacked by… — Helen Simonson Life Copy Share Image
“I miss being a student," said Abdul Wahid. "I miss the passionate discussions with my friends, and most of all the hours… — Helen Simonson Books Copy Share Image
“I believe there is a great deal too much mutual confession going on today, as if sharing one’s problems somehow makes them… — Helen Simonson Humor Copy Share Image
“I know most people today would regard such love of country as ridiculously romantic and naïve,” he said. “Patriotism itself has been… — Helen Simonson Life Copy Share Image
“The age of great men, when a single mind of intelligence and vision might change the destiny of the world, was long… — Helen Simonson Dreams Copy Share Image
“It’s called the real world. If we refused to do business with the morally questionable, the deal volume would drop in half… — Helen Simonson Business Copy Share Image
“grief does not decline in a straight line or along a slow curve like a graph in a child’s math book.” — Helen Simonson Children Copy Share Image
I tell myself it does not matter what one reads-favorite authors, particular themes-as long as we read something. It is not even… — Helen Simonson Book Copy Share Image
“You are not the first man to miss a woman's more subtle communication . . . They think they are waving when… — Helen Simonson Communication Copy Share Image
“He liked the clover, evidence of the country always pressing in close, quietly sabotaging anyone who tried to manicure nature into suburban… — Helen Simonson Nature Copy Share Image
“You are a wise man, Major, and I will consider your advice with great care—and humility." He finished his tea and rose… — Helen Simonson Humor Copy Share Image
“He opened the gun box, lifted out the sections of his own gun, for comparison. They slid together with well-oiled clicks. Laying… — Helen Simonson Side by side Copy Share Image
“There is only the passionate spark. Without it, two people living together may be lonelier than if they lived quite alone.” — Helen Simonson Living together Copy Share Image
“I am to be converted to the joys of knitting,' said Mrs. Ali, smiling at the Major. 'My condolences,' he said.” — Helen Simonson Happiness Copy Share Image
“I fear I am as small-minded as the next woman. The trick is to know it,” she added.” — Helen Simonson Copy Share Image
The world is full of small ignorances. We must all do our best to ignore them and thereby keep them small, don't… — Helen Simonson Ignorance Copy Share Image
“I do not think you would be so quick to approve if it was your son," he said. The Major frowned as… — Helen Simonson Young man Copy Share Image
“Men these days expect their wives to be as dazzling as their mistresses.” — Helen Simonson Humor Copy Share Image
“It was an old story so rubbed with retelling that the edges were blurry.” — Helen Simonson Copy Share Image
“Compounding lack of funds with intelligence, she makes herself unmarriageable.” — Helen Simonson Copy Share Image
“My dear Mrs. Ali, I would hardly refer to you as old," he said. "You are in what I would call the… — Helen Simonson Age Copy Share Image
