Penelope Lively People Quotations

We all act as hinges-fortuitous links between other people.

Giving presents is one of the most possessive things we do, did you realize that? It's the way we keep a hold on other people. Plant ourselves in their lives.

If people don't read, that's their choice; a lifelong book habit may itself be some sort of affliction.

There's a fearful term that's in fashion at the moment - closure. People apparently believe it is desirable and attainable.

People die, but money never does.