marriage is an extraordinary thing - and I doubt if any outsider - even a child of the marriage - has the right to judge.

Juliet singles out Romeo. Desdemona claims Othello. They have no doubts, the young, no fear, no pride.

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

Do you know my friend that each one of us is a dark mystery, a maze of conflicting passions and desire and aptitudes?

The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes.

The rottenness comes from within.

Intuition is like reading a word without having to spell it out. A child can't do that because it has had so little experience. A grown-up person knows the word because they've seen it often before.