The heart may think it knows better: the senses know that absence blots people out. We really have no absent friends. Elizabeth Bowen absenceabsentblot Change image and share on social
Ireland is a great country to die or be married in. Elizabeth Bowen countrydiegreat Change image and share on social
One can live in the shadow of an idea without grasping it. Elizabeth Bowen graspidealive Change image and share on social
Education is not so important as people think. Elizabeth Bowen educationimportantpeople Change image and share on social
Pity the selfishness of lovers: it is brief, a forlorn hope; it is impossible. Elizabeth Bowen forlornhopeimpossible Change image and share on social
Nobody can be kinder than the narcissist while you react to life in his own terms. Elizabeth Bowen kindlifenarcissist Change image and share on social
It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets. Elizabeth Bowen coinfriendhelpful Change image and share on social
Art is one thing that can go on mattering once it has stopped hurting. Elizabeth Bowen arthurtmatter Change image and share on social
Silences have a climax, when you have got to speak. Elizabeth Bowen climaxsilencespeak Change image and share on social
There is no end to the violations committed by children on children, quietly talking alone. Elizabeth Bowen childcommitend Change image and share on social
