And no bathroom on earth will make up for marrying a bearded man you hate.

I have found that sitting in a place where you have never sat before can be inspiring.

Prayer's a very tricky business.

And who says you always have to understand things? You can like them without understanding them -- like 'em better sometimes.

Certain unique books seem to be without forerunners or successors as far as their authors are concerned. Even though they may profoundly influence the work of other writers, for their creator they're complete, not leading anywhere.

... for I know I shall be interrupted-- I shall want to be, really, because life is too exciting to sit still for long.

a loss of sensibility follows a loss of innocence, at once a penalty and a compensation.