Behind every myth lies a truth; beyond every legend is reality, as radiant (sometimes as chilling) as the story itself.

Behind every myth lies a truth; beyond every legend is reality, as radiant (sometimes as chilling) as the story itself.

Sisters are always drying their hair. Locked into rooms, alone, they pose at the mirror, shoulders bare, trying this way and that their hair, or fly importunate down the stair to answer the telephone.

History must always be taken with a grain of salt. It is, after all, not a science but an art.

Meanness inherits a set of silverware and keeps it in the bank. Economy uses it only on important occasions, for fear of loss. Thrift sets the table with it every night for pure pleasure, but counts the butter spreaders before they are put away.

Ladies with curly hair / Have time to spare.

Sons do not need you. They are always out of your reach, Walking strange waters.