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My kitchen linoleum is so black and shiny that I waltz while I wait for the kettle to boil. This pleasure is for the old
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"My kitchen linoleum is so black and shiny that I waltz while I wait for the kettle to boil. This pleasure is for the old who live alone"

- Florida Scott-Maxwell

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This quote by Florida Scott-Maxwell talks to the pleasures of living alone and finding satisfaction in the ordinary. The cooking area linoleum is described as being so black and glossy that it motivates the speaker to waltz while they wait for the kettle to boil. This recommends that the speaker finds pleasure in the basic act of waiting, and that they have the ability to discover enjoyment in the everyday. The quote likewise implies that this pleasure is something that is distinct to those who live alone, as it is something that can only be experienced when one is not surrounded by others. This quote talks to the idea that living alone can be a source of pleasure and satisfaction, and that it can be a time to value the small minutes of life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Florida Scott-Maxwell. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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