They are so busy, Julia, trying to help the world that they've forgotten how to help themselves. They've forgotten how to be happy, and it is a happy man or woman who helps the world most.

I wanted you to thank you for being my friend and letting me play a part in your story.

Sometimes, if I am not careful, and I stare too long at a flower, it shrivels and dies.

Don’t be afraid, be terrified

Yet, ironically, it is her very wretchedness that makes me pity her so. I don't know what's wrong with me. I don't know what to do!

You will see that the things you desire most are the very things that bring you the greatest sorrow.

There is no time for grief; there never is.