A woman with opinions had better develop a thick skin and a loud voice.
As I grew up I got cynical. I'd see Mother enthusiastic and involved with charlatans. Numerologists and astrologists who charged five hundred dollars for a 'reading' which was so vague you could twist the meaning any way you wanted.
There are many trails up the mountain, but in time they all reach the top.
Her lips were drawn to his like a moth to a flame.
The soul ... may have many symbols with which it reaches toward God.
Nay, it's not the Devil been leading her astray. It's books! That girl has been nothing but trouble ever since she learned how to read.