Where the heart is the mind works best.

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us - and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

...for love casts out fear, and gratitude can conquer pride.

Men are always ready to die for us, but not to make our lives worth having. Cheap sentiment and bad logic.

Preserve your memories, keep them well, what you forget you can never retell.

…often between ourselves and those nearest and dearest to us there exists a reserve which it is very hard to overcome.

…books are always good company if you have the right sort. Let me pick out some for you.' And Mrs. Jo made a bee-line to the well-laden shelves, which were the joy of her heart and the comfort of her life.