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The Darling Buds of May
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"The Darling Buds of May" Quotes

A charming and idyllic tale of the boisterous Larkin family and their unforgettable adventures in the English countryside.

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Isn't it delicious to do nothing, even better to lie down afterwards?

H.E. Bates

leisurerelaxation

There's no pleasure like a good book, and it's worth living a thousand lives just to have read them.

H.E. Bates

readingpleasure

Love is a fire that burns unseen, a wound that aches yet isn't felt, an always discontent contentment, a pain that rages without hurting.

H.E. Bates

lovepain

The best things in life are free. The second best are very expensive.

H.E. Bates

valuematerialism

One can never have enough socks. Another Christmas has come and gone and I didn't get a single pair. People will insist on giving me books.

H.E. Bates

giftsbooks

The beauty of the world, which is so soon to perish, has two edges, one of laughter, one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder.

H.E. Bates

beautyemotions

To be happy, you must have taken the measure of your powers, tasted the fruits of your passion, and learned your place in the world.

H.E. Bates

happinessself-discovery

Life is just a bowl of cherries, don't take it serious, it's mysterious. Life is just a bowl of cherries, so live and laugh and laugh at love, love a laugh, laugh and love.

H.E. Bates

lifehumor

Love is like a rose. It looks beautiful on the outside, but there are thorns that can prick you.

H.E. Bates

lovepain