The grown-ups, or maybe I should say the parents, ate in the dining room.

At that moment, the urge to be writing was stronger than any notion she had of what she might write.

A small sharp axe can cut down more trees than a big dull one.

Honesty defines self respect.

The agony of the empath is feeling their pain but being unable to save them from it.

My bits of time play with eternity.

Whenever your life touches mine, you make me stronger of weaker... there is no escape... people drag others or lift others up.

The best kind of book," said Barnaby, "is a magic book." "Naturally," said John.

The music is supposed to be healing.

Horace's best ode would not please a young woman as much as the mediocre verses of the young man she is in love with.

Railways are irresistible bazaars, snaking along perfectly level no matter what the landscape, improving your mood with speed, and never upsetting your drink.