Penelope Fitzgerald Quotes

But time given to wishing for what can't be is not only spent, but wasted, and for all that we waste we shall be accountable.

I would bear it for her if I could.
People say that and hardly mean it.
I, however, do mean it. But time given to wishing for what can't be is not only spent, but wasted, and for all that we waste we shall be accountable.