Цитаты из книги «Великий Гэтсби / The Great Gatsby»

riotous excursions with privileged glimpses into the human heart [3]

I was privy to the secret griefs of wild, unknown men.

just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”

Whenever you feel like criticizing any one

irresistible prejudice in your favor.

There was something gorgeous about him, some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life[5], as if he were related to[6] one of those intricate machines that register earthquakes ten thousand miles away. It was an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any other person.

A habit to reserve all judgments has opened up many curious natures to me.