How we cite our quotes: (Story.Paragraph)
Quote #10
In the opinion of most people she was well on her way in the climb up fools' hill, and everyone waited to see how it would all turn out. (Ballad.177)
A small town: it's better than TV.
Quote #11
Often after you have sweated and tried and things are not better for you, there comes a feeling deep down in the soul that you are not worth much. (Ballad.179)
Self-judgment can be the harshest kind of judgment.
Quote #12
"[...] So strongly you used to play it—like a real blacksmith's daughter. You see, Bienchen, I know you so well—as if you were my own girl. I know what you have—I've heard you play so many things beautifully. You used to—" (Wunderkind.110)
Mister Bilderbach refers to his love for and closeness to Frances in order to get his harsh point across.