People have a way of thinking that everything is finished when the very best of all may yet be in store.

That's the worst of doctors. They are so keen about the body, but they don't study the soul at all.

there was not a tree on the place, only the horrible prickly pear bushes thrusting out their distorted arms as if exulting in their own nakedness.

I love humility in a woman. It's so rare. With man, of course, it is practically extinct.

Promises were made for people who do not trust each other.

People have a way of thinking that everything is finished when the very best of all may yet be in store.

I haven't hurt you ... if I have, it's the faithful wound of a friend.