San Francisco is a mad city - inhabited for the most part by perfectly insane people whose women are of a remarkable beauty.

I have seen something of this world," she said over the trays, "and there are but two sorts of women in it-- those who take the strength out of a man, and those who put it back. Once I was that one, and now I am this.

The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.

...he will be our friend for always and always and always.

Not getting what you want either means you don't want it enough, or you have been dealing too long with the price you have to pay.

A woman's guess is much more accurate than a man's certainty.

Brothers and Sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.