[Dawn] is always such a forgiving time. When that first cold, bright streak comes over the water, it's as if all our sins were pardoned; as if the sky leaned over the earth and kissed it and gave it absolution.

In a few hours one could cover that incalculable distance; from the winter country and homely neighbours, to the city where the air trembled like a tuning-fork with unimaginable possibilities.

There is often a good deal of the child left in people who have had to grow up too soon.

She had certain thoughts which were like companions, ideas which were like older and wiser friends.

Prayers said by good people are always good prayers

Personal hatred and family affection are not incompatible; they often flourish and grow strong together.

No nation has ever produced great art that has not made a high art of cookery, because art appeals primarily to the senses.