A pioneer should have imagination, should be able to enjoy the idea of things more than the things themselves.
Willa CatherThe stupid believe that to be truthful is easy; only the artist, the great artist, knows how difficult it is.
Willa CatherPeople have to snatch at happiness when they can, in this world. It is always easier to lose than to find.
Willa CatherThea was still under the belief that public opinion could be placated; that if you clucked often enough, the hens would mistake you for one of themselves.
Willa Cather