Muriel Box quotes

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The surgeon doesn't operate without first taking off the patient's clothes. Nor do we with the mind. The surgeon doesn't operate without first taking off the patient's clothes. Nor do we with the mind.
The human mind is like Salome at the beginning of dance, hidden from the outside world by seven veils. Veils of reserve, shyness, ... - MORE The human mind is like Salome at the beginning of dance, hidden from the outside world by seven veils. Veils of reserve, shyness, fear.
Franceska: I was happy in the life I built up for myself. I put a fine high wall of music around me and nothing could touch me. I ... - MORE Franceska: I was happy in the life I built up for myself. I put a fine high wall of music around me and nothing could touch me. I was safe and secure. And then you had to come along and knock it all down and I hate you for that.
Maxwell: On the contrary, you love me.
I hate love. Hate being in love. I never want it to happen to me again. I hate love. Hate being in love. I never want it to happen to me again.
We lunched and dined in crowded restaurants. We were always alone. We lunched and dined in crowded restaurants. We were always alone.
You're the most beautiful woman I've ever painted. Not because you're beautiful but because I'm in love with you. Hopelessly in lo... - MORE You're the most beautiful woman I've ever painted. Not because you're beautiful but because I'm in love with you. Hopelessly in love with you.
I asked you to play. If you can't think of anything better, play a chromatic five finger exercise. But spare me your suburban shop... - MORE I asked you to play. If you can't think of anything better, play a chromatic five finger exercise. But spare me your suburban shopgirl trash.
You can't stand up against me. You haven't got the strength. You'll do as I say. I demand that you give up this man. I demand that... - MORE You can't stand up against me. You haven't got the strength. You'll do as I say. I demand that you give up this man. I demand that you send him away.
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