Whatever you love is beautiful; love comes first, beauty follows. The greater your capacity for love, the more beauty you find in the world.
Jane SmileyOne of the things that Ivar knew about Mrs. Walker was that she would only tell him what she knew if he asked the right question, so he spent a portion of his time meditating over what he might ask Mrs. Walker and how he might phrase the question.
Jane SmileyIn every society, the artists will be the ones who set themselves up as contrary to whatever the society expects.
Jane Smiley