190 Quotes by Maeve Binchy

Do you like Stevie?''No, but he's good-looking.''And is Philip O'Brien good-looking?''No, but he's keen on you.'Clio had the world sorted out.

I don't think you're happier if you're thin or beautiful or rich or married. You have to make your own happiness. My heroines do not become beautiful elegant swans, they become confident ducks and get on with life.

There are no makeovers in my books. The ugly duckling does not become a beautiful swan. She becomes a confident duck able to take charge of her own life and problems.

You can't lay down laws for what people think and hope.

When I was being brought up, we weren't allowed to wallow in self-pity, which was a thoroughly good thing. We were all fine and healthy because that was what we were told to be.

If you woke up each morning, and immediately dwelt on your ills, what sort of a day could you look forward to?

The great thing about getting older is that you become more mellow. Things aren't as black and white, and you become much more tolerant. You can see the good in things much more easily rather than getting enraged as you used to do when you were young.

I have always believed that life is too short for rows and disagreements. Even if I think I'm right, I would prefer to apologize and remain friends rather than win and be an enemy.

I do try to live every day as if it were my last, and it has worked for me so far.