To fulfil the dreams of one's youth; that is the best that can happen to a man. No worldly success can take the place of that.
Willa CatherI like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do. I feel as if this tree knows everything I ever think of when I sit here. When I come back to it, I never have to remind it of anything; I begin just where I left off.
Willa CatherIn this world people have to pay an extortionate price for any exceptional gift whatever.
Willa Cather