“The astute journalist had commented that Russians enjoy themselves without smiling, always taking their pleasure sadly.”

“By July we had strawberries, red currants, raspberries, veal, dill, baby turnips, marrow. Mussolini resigned, and Italy capitulated. Roses could be had.”

“She was a woman who cared more about what she was right about than about being right.”

“But of course Anton turned out to be brave and strong, and so he died while he was still unlikable.”

“A man is ruled by appetite and remorse, and I swallowed what I could.”

“Those people who say it takes more muscles to frown than smile are in serious danger of having their pants catch on fire.”

“I’m always nice. And I don’t scare people.' Ashley smiled sweetly and patted my back where her hand was resting. 'Of course not, sweetie. You’re always sunshine and rainbows.' I was going to sunshine and rainbows her face if she didn’t watch it.”