Dodie Smith: Thing

“… I have noticed that when things happen in one's imaginings, they never happen in one's life, so I am curbing myself.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

Life , Imagination

“Oh, it is wonderful to wake up in the morning with things to look forward to!”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“So many of the loveliest things in England are melancholy.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

“I wonder if there isn't a catch about having plenty of money? Does it eventually take the pleasure out of things?”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

Money , Pleasure

“My imagination longs to dash ahead and plan developments; but I have noticed that when things happen in one's imaginings, they never happen in one's life, so I am curbing myself.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle

Life , Imagination

“Americans do seem to say things which make the English notice England.”

Dodie Smith book I Capture the Castle

Source: I Capture the Castle