Barbara PymI stretched out my hand towards the little bookshelf where I kept cookery and devotional books, the most comfortable bedside reading.
About This Quote
This quote speaks to the idea that people can have a comfortable life if they choose. If the reader has the right attitude, they can achieve comfort even in the most uncomfortable situations.
Source: Excellent Women
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