Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.

In the economy of nature nothing is ever lost. I cannot belive that the soul of man shall prove the one exception

What you are lies with you. If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose, among the only ones who live beyond the grave in this world, the people who write books that help, make exquisite music, carve statues, paint pictures, and work for others. Never mind the calico dress, and the coarse shoes. Work at you books, and before long you will hear yesterday's tormentors boasting that they were once classmates of yours.

Being dead was one thing, getting ready for a wedding another.

Nature always levies her tribute.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.

I write as the birds sing, because I must, and usually from the same source of inspiration.