The thing about God, she thought, is that He usually does help, but not until you've made an effort on your own.

My bag was as light as my happy-go-lucky heart.

For a while she considered being ill, but she changed her mind.

Dogs are mute and obedient, but they have watched us and know us and can smell how pitiful we are.

Look at The Adventure. A boat by night is a wonderful sight. This is the way to start a new life, with a hurricane lamp shining at the top of the mast, and the coastline disappearing behind one as the whole world lies sleeping. Making a journey by night is more wonderful than anything in the world.

I love borders. August is the border between summer and autumn; it is the most beautiful month I know.

The thing about God, she thought, is that He usually does help, but not until you've made an effort on your own.