The whole universe was stilled as if listening for a voice. For the space of one heartbeat there was peace on earth. For one fraction of a moment there was no deed of violence wrought on earth, no hatred, no fire, no whirlwind, no pain, no fear. Existence rested against the heart of God, then sighed and journeyed again.

A well-trained dog is like religion, it sets the deserving at their ease and is a terror to evildoers.

Nothing living should ever be treated with contempt. Whatever it is that lives, a man, a tree, or a bird, should be touched gently, because the time is short. Civilization is another word for respect for life.

Don't waste hate on pink geranium.

Most of the basic truths of life sound absurd at first hearing.

Marriage is a very long process.

All the best things are seen first of all at a far distance.