A horse can lend its rider the speed and strength he or she lacks - but the rider who is wise remembers it is no more then a loan.

It's hard to be responsible, adult and sensible all the time. How good it is to have a sister whose heart is as young as your own.

Love is to understand, at last, the suffering of another.

Integrity rings like fine glass. True, clear, and reassuring.

You took me to adventure and to love. We two have shared great joy and great sorrow. And now I stand at the gate of the paddock watching you run in an ecstasy of freedom, knowing you will return to stand quietly, loyally, beside me.

The baby rises to its feet, takes a step, is overcome with triumph and joy - and falls flat on its face. It is a pattern for all that is to come! But learn from the bewildered baby. Lurch to your feet again. You'll make the sofa in the end.

If your sister is in a tearing hurry to go out and cannot catch your eye, she's wearing your best sweater.