I fear that we shall be obliged to leave this pudding

We cannot stay home all our lives, we must present ourselves to the world and we must look upon it as an adventure.

There is something delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they'll take you.

All outward forms of religion are almost useless, and are the causes of endless strife. Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest.

Once upon a time there were three kittens, and their names were Mitten, Tom Kitten, and Moppet. They had dear little fur coats of their own; and they tumbled about the doorstep and played in the dust.

What we call the highest and the lowest in nature are both equally perfect. A willow bush is as beautiful as the human form divine.

I fear that we shall be obliged to leave this pudding