There are men whose presence infuses trust and reverence.

That golden sky, which was the doubly blessed symbol of advancing day and of approaching rest.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined - to strengthen each other - to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

The thing we look forward to often comes to pass, but never precisely in the way we have imagined to ourselves.

Well, well, my boy, if good luck knocks at your door, don't you put your head out at window and tell it to be gone about its business, that's all.

You may try — but you can never imagine what it is to have a man's force of genius in you, and yet to suffer the slavery of being a girl.

In the ages since Adam's marriage, it has been good for some men to be alone, and for some women also.