“If there was one thing that life has taught me, it’s to accept the most foolish and unthinkable happiness.”

“By dint of waiting, he hoped his heart would wear out and stop beating. What other way was there to stop loving someone?”

“One of the sanest, surest, and most generous joys of life comes from being happy over the good fortune of others.”

“It’s an odd thing, happiness. Some people take happiness from gold. Or black pearls. And some of us, far more fortunate, take their happiness from periwinkles.”

“The things that make me different are the things that make me.”

“It’s important to honor your ancestors. Bringing in a piece of furniture or an object you’ve inherited from a loved one not only honors the person who has passed but also brings the warmth of happy memories into your home.”

“Experience has taught me that it is always better to be well rested than to know what you are doing - Nanny Piggins”