Olivia Manning Quotes & Sayings

Don't be silly, you only catch what you fear to catch", and, fearing nothing, he saw himself immune. — Olivia Manning

Great fear can cast love out. — Olivia Manning

A man is made by his circumstances", said Guy. "If you want to change him, you must change his circumstances. — Olivia Manning

was probably significant that he was physically short-sighted. He could not recognise people until almost upon them. Their faces were like so many buns. Good-natured buns, he would have said, but Harriet did not agree. She saw them in detail and did not like them any the better for it. He — Olivia Manning

A man is made by his circumstances... If you want to change him, change his circumstances. — Olivia Manning

Looking at Sophie's well developed bosom, Harriet felt at a disadvantage. Perhaps Sophie's shape would not last. but it was enviable while it lasted. — Olivia Manning

The sense of belonging together had been deeper than love. — Olivia Manning

He had only to arrive to take a step away from her. — Olivia Manning

Ignorance breeds fear. Tell people the truth. Trust them to keep their heads. — Olivia Manning

... freedom is the knowledge of necessity and there is no wealth but life. When you understand that you understand everything. — Olivia Manning

an age of chivalry as outmoded as honour, as obsolete as truth. — Olivia Manning

Enjoy yourself while you've still got the chance. — Olivia Manning

Harriet glanced after her as she went manoeuvering her broad and vigorous backside between the tables, and asked: 'What does Nikko do?'
'Why nothing. He's married to Bella. — Olivia Manning