If anyone were to ask me what I want out of life I would say- the opportunity for doing something useful, for in no other way, I am convinced, can true happiness be attained.

Nobody else is going to do the things which are yours to be done in the world.

A day out-of-doors, someone I loved to talk with, a good book and some simple food and music - that would be rest.

The Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours - and I think probably gave me many nightmares.

Life was meant to be lived.

We don't become heroes overnight." - One step at a time, eventually discovering we have the strength to stare it down.

I once had a rose named after me and I was very flattered. But I was not pleased to read the description in the catalogue: no good in a bed, but fine up against a wall.