You can never know how your clock runs. But it does run - and always faster than you think.

You will live as you live anywhere. With difficulty, and grief. Yes, you are dead. And I and my family and everyone, always, forever. All dead, like stones. But what does it matter? You still have to go to work in the morning. You still have to live.

It's Latin, which is an excellent language for mischief-making, which is why governments are so fond of it.

An equation is a prophecy that always comes true.

I am a practical girl, and a life is only so long. It should be spent in as much peace and good eating and good reading as possible and no undue excitement. That is all I am after.

One can never be sure,” the Green Wind sighed. “There is always the danger of kisses where sleeping maids are concerned. But you are safe now, and for awhile yet, and why worry about a thing that may never come to pass? Do not ruin today with mourning tomorrow.

She felt as she often did in class when she was nearly sure she had the right answer, but could not always make herself raise her hand.