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The Place on Dalhousie QUOTES

The Place on Dalhousie QUOTES

1 " My favourite photos of my mum and dad are those from before I was born. Because they were so into each other and I can see this love in her eyes that says, I trust this guy to fucking bits. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

2 " Guilt is a burden, so forgive yourself for the mistakes. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

3 " My father believed in signs,’ she says. ‘Not that they change events or predict what’s going to happen. It’s more about what we do when we come across one. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

4 " Toto sits up, holding tight to the bar and staring out at the world. He drops a new toy that came with the pram and starts crying. Jimmy picks it up and crouches, looking into his caramel eyes. ‘I’m Jimmy,’ he whispers, ‘and you’re the first thing I’ve ever sort of owned and I don’t want to get this wrong. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

5 " Jimmy’s wedding day is literally the best day of his life. He hasn’t had many of those, so he’s able to differentiate. After the barbecue is lit, he holds Rosie’s hand and they watch it all in silence. And like always, Jimmy is amazed by the kindness of strangers. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

6 " On Friday morning, when Eugenia leaves, Rosie bawls, trying to embrace her, but her grandmother isn’t the type. The older woman just keeps on walking until she gets into the cab. It doesn’t mean Eugenia feels less. Martha thinks it means that she feels more, but is worried about the dam that’ll burst if she ever lets the emotion get the better of her. "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie

7 " Working with them was tough at first, because the Mackees were dealing with their own shit, and most times it was Jimmy who did the talking. Mackee’s dad later wrote to say that Jimmy had filled in the silence for them, and it made all the difference "

― Melina Marchetta , The Place on Dalhousie