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.

A woman with opinions had better develop a thick skin and a loud voice.

Life is malleable and the hammer is desire.

I am sure that no man asks mercy and grace with true meaning, but if mercy and grace have first been given him.

There are many trails up the mountain, but in time they all reach the top.

The soul ... may have many symbols with which it reaches toward God.

Her lips were drawn to his like a moth to a flame.