Now why should that man have fainted? But he did, and right across my path by the wall, so that I had to creep over him every time!

But I MUST say what I feel and think in some way — it is such a relief! But the effort is getting to be greater than the relief.

John laughs at me, of course, but one expects that in marriage.

I am glad my case is not serious! But these nervous troubles are dreadfully depressing. John does not know how much I really suffer. He knows there is no reason to suffer, and that satisfies him.

Nobody would believe what an effort it is to do what little I am able, - to dress and entertain, and order things

It is so hard to talk with John about my case, because he is so wise, and because he loves me so.

Life can be awkward at times. It is part of the growing process.

We eat breads, and we eat it with butter.While some brothers, starve for water and leave near the gutter.

I like our ads. I like beautiful women eating burgers in bikinis. I think it's very American.

You don't get any medal for trying something, you get medals for results.

Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.

Removing substantial fuel loads from our forests helps prevent catastrophic fire and better protects species, watersheds and neighboring communities that call them home.

I hate that which we have decided to call realism, even though I have been made one of its high priests.

Look at World War II, at Hitler's cruelty. The more cruelty, the more enthusiasm for revolution.

I definitely shut down sometimes. I always just go into my own little cocoon and write, and I surround myself with as much music as possible.

A dream is unrehearsed.