It is not that death comes, but that life leaves.

It is not that death comes, but that life leaves.

We cannot live without the Earth or apart from it, and something is shrivelled in a man's heart when he turns away from it and concerns himself only with the affairs of men

Garlic, like perfume, must be used with discretion and on the proper occasions.

It's very important to be just to other people. It takes years and years of living to learn that injustice against oneself is always unimportant.

Ants in the house seem to be, not intruders, but the owners.

Two elements enter into successful and happy gatherings at table. The food, whether simple or elaborate, must be carefully prepared; willingly prepared; imaginatively prepared. And the guests - friends, family or strangers - must be conscious of their welcome.