And so they played some of the world's loveliest piano music - the exiled homesick girl, the humiliated, tired old man. Not properly. Better than that.

When you're sad, my Little Star, go out of doors. It's always better underneath the open sky.

Loneliness had taught Harriet that there was always someone who understood - it was just so often that they were dead, and in a book.

To show too much joy in a place such as this would be unseemly but, as he padded toward her, his tail was extended in a manner which would make wagging possible should all go as expected.

Shadows are cool and peaceful places for those whose minds are overstocked with treasure.

I want to live like music sounds."- Ruth

The sisters worked from dawn to dusk. One of them was an idiot; she started shaving her legs and marrying tax inspectors, so she was no good.

She was so intelligent that she could think herself into beauty. Intelligence...they don't talk about it much, the poets, but when a woman is intelligent and passionate and good.

For an instant she felt his touch on her cheek then he stepped back. There that was my ration for all eternity. People have died for less I dare say.

But she had to know words. She had to know everything.

Slowly, Anna put up a hand to his muzzle and began to scratch that spot behind the ear where large dogs keep their souls.

If somebody praises you

The greatest man in history was the poorest.

With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood.

If the Constitution is adopted (and it was) the Union will be in fact and in theory an association of States or a Confederacy.

The welfare system in the United States is vile.

To begin your commitment to new perceptions, start by paying attention to attack thoughts toward yourself and others.

The only way to achieve your desires and dreams is to ACT ON THEM. The greater you trust in yourself, your beliefs, and your thoughts, the more action you will take.

I don't have alot of people to talk to. Not alot of people are worth my time.

The proper office of a friend is to side with you when you are in the wrong. Nearly anybody will side with you when you are in the right.