Enid Bagnold quotes

A father is always making his baby into a little woman. And when she is a woman he turns her back again. (Enid Bagnold)
When a man goes through six years training to be a doctor he will never be the same. He knows too much. View quote
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In marriage there are no manners to keep up, and beneath the wildest accusations no real criticism. Each is familiar with that ancient child in the other who may erupt again. We are not ridiculous to ourselves. We are ageless. That is the luxury of the wedding ring. View quote
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The pleasure of one's effect on other people still exists in age - what's called making a hit. But the hit is much rarer and made of different stuff. View quote
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Judges don't age; time decorates them. View quote
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I don't like people," said Velvet. "... I only like horses. View quote
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The theatre is a gross art, built in sweeps and over-emphasis. Compromise is its second name. View quote
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As for death one gets used to it, even if it's only other people's death you get used to. View quote
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If a dog doesn't put you first where are you both? In what relation? A dog needs God. It lives by your glances, your wishes. It even shares your humor. This happens about the fifth year. If it doesn't happen you are only keeping an animal. View quote
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