I was never one to begrudge people their memories. From a child I would listen when they spoke of the past.
And scandal has a way of catching up with those who disregard its power.
A little town is like a lantern. Nothing's hid from sight.
It's terrible when the weak are also cruel for then we are defenseless against them.
Too much good fortune can make you smug and unaware. Happiness should be like an oasis, the greener for the desert that surrounds it.
no matter how hard and faithfully we may try we can never compensate another for some lack in his or her life.