. . we were always taught, instead of waiting to be swept off our feet, to 'expect little, … - Helen Fielding - Quotesmemo.com

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I say, Billy, what’s the use in playing croquet when you’re doomed? He says, Frankie, what’s the use of not playing croquet when you’re doomed?

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Helen Fielding

. . we were always taught, instead of waiting to be swept off our feet, to 'expect little, forgive much'.

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