It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.

And sometimes when we listen, we are led into places we do not expect, into adventures we do not always understand.

If you're too happy about anything, fate usually gives you a good sock in the jaw and knocks you down.

Like and equal are two entirely different things.

It's a good thing to have all the props pulled out from under us occasionally. It gives us some sense of what is rock under our feet, and what is sand.

And joy is always a promise.

Meg, I give you your faults." "My faults!" Meg cried. "Your faults." "But I'm always trying to get rid of my faults!" "Yes," Mrs. Whatsit said. "However, I think you'll find they'll come in very handy on Camazotz.