A little unsure of himself in her presence, he always addressed her in questions, a habit common to parents, sovereigns, generals, and teachers. A Time for Silence (1942)
Our poor bodies have strength and resources that we learn to know only when we are in the gravest situations. A Time for Silence (1942)
"It's much better to run the risk of a few kisses before marriage, for they at least leave some memories.""...or some regrets." A Time for Silence (1942)
I have always maintained...that no one judges the mistakes of love — so long as they are accompanied by sincere repentance — that no one judges them with more understanding than a woman at once irreproachable and sensitive. A Time for Silence (1942)