There is no fulfillment that is not made sweeter for the prolonging of desire

Even a stunted tree reaches for sunlight.

The harp sounds at each passing breeze, but that does not mean the tune is masterfully played.

True friendship must be akin to romance, I think. only without all the anguish and anxiety.

What's the point of being a grown-up if you can't indulge the kid inside you every now and then?

I would that I could have stopped time and preserved that day forever. It was a perfect day. There was the shadow of sorrow, yes. It would always be there. But that was the nature of life. The bright mirror and the dark, reflecting one another. And today there was so much brightness.

To my surprise, Joscelin rose. ‘Phedre-’ He began, then halted. Sitting below him, I watched him smile to himself, quiet and private. ‘Phedre yields with a willow’s grace,’ he said softly. ‘And endures with the strength of mountains. Without her, life would be calm; and yet lack all meaning.