Helen Simonson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Helen Simonson.

Helen Simonson is a British-American author known for her debut novel, "Major Pettigrew's Last Stand," published in 2010. Born in England, Simonson later moved to the United States and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. Her novel, which became a New York Times bestseller, tells the heartwarming story of a retired English army major navigating love and cultural clashes in a small English village. Simonson's writing style combines wit, charm, and insightful observations of human nature, making her a beloved voice in contemporary literature.

But it's not enough to be in love. It's about how you spend

But it's not enough to be in love. It's about how you spend your days, what you do together, who you choose as friends, and most of all it's what work you do ... Better to break both our hearts now than watch them wither away over time.

Helen Simonson

Relationship Love

The human race is all the same when it comes to romantic rel

The human race is all the same when it comes to romantic relations,' said the Major. 'A startling absence of impulse control combined with complete myopia.

Helen Simonson

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