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Airport
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"Airport" Quotes

"Airport" by Arthur Hailey is a dramatic novel that intertwines the lives of airport staff and passengers as they navigate crises during a severe snowstorm threatening to disrupt flights and safety.

Quotes

You have nothing to fear from me. I am a professional. I could have killed you twice already.

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professionalismfear

The sky was the color of a silver dime, and the sun was a glowing orange button.

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He's the only person in the world whose face I could never forget.

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memoryrecognition

The air was a mix of perfume, sweat, and jet fuel.

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atmospheresensory

The plane was a huge, sleek bird, its wings dusted with snow.

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It was as if the world had stopped and was holding its breath.

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suspenseatmosphere

The airfield was a compact maze of buildings and parked planes, alive with a sense of urgency.

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She was the kind of woman who could make you feel like a king or a fool, whichever she chose.

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womaninfluence

He knew what it was like to be in the air, to be part of it, and he loved it.

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aviationpassion

The airport had a life of its own, a personality that was gentle or tough, depending on the mood of the day.

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