He was a little boy, and she was grown up. She huddled by the fire not daring to move, helpless and guilty, a big woman.

Always be kinder than necessary.

Those who aim low usually hit their targets.

For several days after my first book was published, I carried it about in my pocket and took surreptitious peeps at it to make sure the ink had not faded.

The best place a person can die, is where they die for others.

What is afraid?' asked Peter longingly. He thought it must be some splendid thing. 'I do wish you would teach me how to be afraid, Maimie,' he said.

You [Scots] come of a race of men the very wind of whose name has swept to the ultimate seas.