Why do people talk of the horrors of old age? It's great. I feel like a fine old car with the parts gradually wearing out, but I'm not complaining,... Those who find growing old terrible are people who haven't done what they wanted with their lives. Martha Gellhorn agecarcomplain share on social
But now that the guerrilla fighting is over, the Spaniards are again men without a country or families or homes or work, though everyone appreciates very much what they did. Martha Gellhorn appreciatecountryfamily Change image and share on social
I found out about the Spanish war because I was in Germany when it began. Martha Gellhorn beginfindgermany Change image and share on social
After the desperate years of their own war, after six years of repression inside Spain and six years of horror in exile, these people remain intact in spirit. They are armed with a transcendent faith; they have never won, and yet they have never accepted defeat. Martha Gellhorn acceptarmdefeat share on social
It is alleged that half a million Spanish men, women and children fled to France after the Franco victory. Martha Gellhorn allegechildflee Change image and share on social
If I practised sex, out of moral conviction, that was one thing; but to enjoy it... seemed a defeat. Martha Gellhorn convictiondefeatenjoy Change image and share on social
I daresay I was the worst bed partner in five continents. Martha Gellhorn badbedcontinent Change image and share on social
Between his eyes, there were four lines, the marks of such misery as children should never feel. He spoke with that wonderful whisky voice that so many Spanish children have, and he was a tough and entire little boy. Martha Gellhorn boychildentire share on social
And though various organizations in America and England collected money and sent food parcels to these refugees, nothing was ever received by the Spanish. Martha Gellhorn americacollectengland Change image and share on social
