I, who thought to sink, was caught up into love, and taught the whole of life in a new rhythm.

Never say No when the world says Aye.

I work with patience, which is almost power.

The world's male chivalry has perished out, but women are knights-errant to the last; and, if Cervantes had been greater still, he had made his Don a Donna.

I f thou must love me, let it be for nought Except for love's sake only. Do not say, I love her for her smile ... her look ... her way Of speaking gently ... for a trick of thought That falls in well with mine, and, certes, brought A sense of pleasant ease on such a day- For these things in themselves, Beloved, may Be changed, or change for thee-and love so wrought, May be unwrought so.

It was not the apple on the tree but the pair on the ground that caused the trouble in the garden of Eden.

Books succeed; and lives fail.