Author of quotes: Louise Walters

In forgiveness lies the freedom.

Prudence is never superfluous.

...Everyday fears accompany the lives of all mothers.

...On the train nobody knew and she didn't know anyone. Obscurity given freedom.

Children are born under different circumstances. A child is a gift.

From him [the newborn] proceeded some unearthly smell. So can just smell newborn babies. A strong and sharp flavor, which was guessed by the smells of musk, mint, yeast, oranges, clay.

To the throat looms copious tears. I can't fight them. I know it's tears of pity for myself. The ugliest of feelings.

Piercingly cold day in late October. In those days, before you finally realize that with summer it's time to say goodbye.

...You can not get stuck in memories. Life must go on.

I like talking to strangers or unfamiliar people. They are not judged.

It's such a luxury to lie all day in bed and read.

She never liked gifts. You expect you to portray the excitement, smile and thank.

...Better letters than complete ignorance.

It was their time. Them, and nobody else's. Dorothy felt that no one will ever be able to take from her everything she had.