Marian Keyes Quotes & Sayings
44 most famous Marian Keyes quotes and sayings (writer). These are the first 10 quotes we have for her.
“Some think love can be measured by the amount of butterflies in their tummy. Others think love can be measured in bunches of flowers, or by using the words 'for ever.' But love can only truly be measured by actions. It can be a small thing, such as peeling an orange for a person you love because you know they don't like doing it.”
“Baking makes me focus. On weighing the sugar. On sieving the flour. I find it calming and rewarding because, in fairness, it is sort of magic - you start off with all this disparate stuff, such as butter and eggs, and what you end up with is so totally different. And also delicious.”
“I know of people who don't believe it, but depression is an illness, but unlike, say, a broken leg, you don't know when it'll get better.”
“Medically speaking, there is no such thing as a nervous breakdown. Which is very annoying to discover when you're right in the middle of one.”
“Love and kindness go hand in hand.”
“Optimism can be relearnt.”
“I used to feel defensive when people would say, 'Yes, but your books have happy endings', as if that made them worthless, or unrealistic. Some people do get happy endings, even if it's only for a while. I would rather never be published again than write a downbeat ending.”
“I don't like this idea of division: that if you're a clever woman then you've got to be a particular way. Because men don't. Men please themselves.”
“I went grey at 12, my eyesight went at 17. I've been a crock from very early on.”
“I'd rather dig a ditch than go to a dinner party with people I don't know.”
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