Woman's normal occupations in general run counter to creative life, or contemplative life, or saintly life.

Flowers always have it - poise, completion, fulfillment, perfection . . .

Perhaps I am a bear, or some hibernating animal underneath, for the instinct to be half asleep all winter is so strong in me.

If one talks to more than four people, it is an audience; and one cannot really think or exchange thoughts with an audience.

God often used bitter experiences to make us better. Gold can be a helpful servant, but a cruel master.

I do not like talking casually to people - it does not interest me - and most of them are unwilling to talk at all seriously.

I do not believe that sheer suffering teaches. If suffering alone taught, all the world would be wise, since everyone suffers. To suffering must be added mourning, understanding, patience, love, openness and the willingness to remain vulnerable.