I purely came over because I thought you looked extremely lonely. You have an extremely sensitive face.

Of course, the spectacle of two people's happiness is always something of a magnet for the unclaimed.

When you become big enough to wear this, they'll come for you. You'll probably be 17. It will be spring. Get on the ship. There, your ability will be needed. Then you'll be... free from solitude.

I don't believe it pays to be a great author.

Things that are easily done are often much harder to undo. Sometimes, impossible.

The only chains you should wear in life are the chains of commitment.

If something doesn't come up the way you want you have to forge ahead.

True friends are trustworthy angels.

A gentle mixture of furniture expresses life and continuity but it must be a judicious mixture that flows and mixes well. It is a bit like mixing a salade. (I am better at room than salads).

Of all crimes the worst Is to steal the glory From the great and brave, Even more accursed Than to rob the grave.

Young children were sooner allured by love, than driven by beating, to attain good learning.