I have been blessed with friends who do things rather than buy things: friends who will change books at the library, take a bag of your old clothes to a thrift store, bring you cuttings and plant them in a window box, fill the bird feeder in your garden when you can't get out. Maeve Binchy bagbirdbless share on social
When I was younger, I avoided exercise or anything strenuous. I didn't even enjoy walking. As I got older, I spent so much time marking books or sitting at a desk writing that there was no room for exercise - not that I would have bothered anyway. Maeve Binchy avoidbookbother share on social
I was very pleased, obviously, to have outsold great writers. But I'm not insane - I do realise that I am a popular writer who people buy to take on vacation. Maeve Binchy buygreatinsane Change image and share on social
I've had a good life, full of more success and happiness than I ever expected. Maeve Binchy expectfullgood Change image and share on social
We're nothing if we're not loved. When you meet somebody who is more important to you than yourself, that has to be the most important thing. Maeve Binchy importantlovemeet Change image and share on social
I suppose, to be fair, I don't miss the energy of youth very much - because I was never fit. So it doesn't matter not being able to walk miles, striding the countryside, taking deep breaths and enjoying the scenery. That was never on my agenda. Maeve Binchy agendumbreathcountryside share on social
I am a big, confident, happy woman who had a loving childhood, a pleasant career, and a wonderful marriage. I feel very lucky. Maeve Binchy bigcareerchildhood Change image and share on social
Women who start out as ugly ducklings don't become beautiful swans. What they mainly become is confident ducks. They take charge of their lives. Maeve Binchy beautifulchargeconfident Change image and share on social
We have to make our own happiness, and we have to make our own decisions and play the hand that is dealt to us. Maeve Binchy dealdecisionhand Change image and share on social
There are no makeovers in my books. The ugly duckling does not become a beautiful swan. She becomes a confident duck able to take charge of her own life and problems. Maeve Binchy beautifulbookcharge Change image and share on social
