If we choose to be no more than clods of clay, then we shall be used as clods of clay for braver feet to tread on.

I never married because there was no need. I have three pets at home which answer the same purpose as a husband. I have a dog which growls every morning, a parrot which swears all afternoon, and a cat that comes home late at night.

The Press nowadays is not a literary press; classic diction and brilliancy of style do not distinguish it by any means.

And out of heart's pain comes heart's peace; and out of desire, accomplishment.

A fine morning's killing, ay! All their necks wrung - all dead birds! Once they could fly - fly and swim! Fly and swim! All dead now - and sold cheap in the open market!

There is no Death,/What seems so is transition.

If we choose to be no more than clods of clay, then we shall be used as clods of clay for braver feet to tread on.