I don't know. I don't know at all. And that's what's frightening the life out of me. To have no idea.

There's too much tendency to attribute to God the evils that man does of his own free will.

... there are many to whom money has no personal appeal, but who can be tempted by the power it confers.

Very few of us are what we seem.

Do you believe in the value of truth, my dear, or don’t you?” “Of course I believe in the truth,” said Rhoda, staring. “Yes, you say that, but perhaps you haven’t thought about it. The truth hurts sometimes – and destroys one’s illusions.” “I’d rather have it all the same.” said Rhoda. “So would I. But I don’t know that we’re wise.” Mrs. Oliver; Rhoda Dawes

The young people think the old people are fools -- but the old people know the young people are fools.

Sitting here with one's knitting, one just sees the facts. -"The Blood-Stained Pavement