Of Justine who can pretend that she did not have her stupid side? The cult of pleasure, small vanities, concern for the good opinion of her inferiors, arrogance. She could be tiresomely exigent when she chose. Yes. Yes. But all these weeds are watered by money.
Durrell, Lawrence (2012-06-12). The Alexandria Quartet (p. 11). Open Road Media. Kindle Edition.