I am surprised that I cannot recall whether my desire to become a minister transformed itself into a wish to lead the more militant life of missionary, by a slow process or suddenly.

Holy Istanbul! Your name is the most enchanting one of all names which enchants me.

It is with the approach of winter that cats...wear their richest fur and assume an air of sumptuous and delightful opulence.

Painting and music were the only things I worked at industriously and faithfully.

Through the study of fossils I had already been initiated into the mysteries of prehistoric creations.

Often, before returning home, I would take a long and roundabout way and pass by the peaceful ramparts from where I had glimpses of other provinces, and a sight of the distant country.

My sister and my brother, of whom I have not spoken before, were considerably older than I; it seemed almost as if we belonged to different generations.