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P. D. James Quotes

P. D. James quotes

English Novelist, Writer August 3, 1920

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P. D. James quote: "Dalgliesh was too experienced to assume that fear implied..."
Dalgliesh was too experienced to assume that fear implied guilt; it was often the most innocent who were the most terrified. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "It is difficult to be generous-minded to those we have greatly..."
It is difficult to be generous-minded to those we have greatly harmed. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "Absolute nakedness was intrusive, confusing to the senses...."
Absolute nakedness was intrusive, confusing to the senses. Paradoxically, it both revealed and diminished identity. P. D. James
Perhaps it's only when people are dead that we can safely show how much we cared about them. We know that it's too late then for them to do anything about it. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "It is always easy to question the judgement of others in..."
It is always easy to question the judgement of others in matters of which we may be imperfectly informed. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "Bad writing is contagious."
Bad writing is contagious. P. D. James
But what do you believe? I don't just mean religion. What are you sure of?"That once I was not and that now I am. That one day I shall no longer be. P. D. James
The secret of contentment is never to allow yourself to want anything which reason tells you you haven't a chance of getting. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "The equally is a political theory, but no a practical politics."
The equally is a political theory, but no a practical politics. P. D. James
Charm is often despised but I can never see why. No one has it who isn't capable of genuinely liking others, at least at the actual moment of meeting and speaking. Charm is always genuine; it may be superficial but it isn't false. P. D. James
They also accused her of being sardonic, and although there was uncertainty about the meaning of the word, they knew it was not a desirable quality in a woman, being one which gentlemen particularly disliked. P. D. James
Crime fiction "confirms our belief, despite some evidence to the contrary, that we live in a rational, comprehensible, and moral universe. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give."
What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "A regime which combines perpetual surveillance with total..."
A regime which combines perpetual surveillance with total indulgence is hardly conducive to healthy development. P. D. James
P. D. James quote: "Every island to a child is a treasure island."
Every island to a child is a treasure island. P. D. James

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