“The more men see of the world, the bigger their hearts”

“It all depends on you. If you want it to be different,it will be different. Don't look at the world with your eyes but with your heart.”

“There is a limit to how much a seer wishes to see.”

“People are freer in America. But there are more tears.”

“The cure for unhappiness...It's this: What a person needs is always more than they say.”

“Something Zachariah told me filled my mind and excited my heart: "A Sailor," he said, "chooses the wind that takes the ship from safe port......but winds have a mind of their home.”

“Now give me a kiss, say you love me and off you go.""Sure, Aunt Lu," I said, and I gave her the kiss she wanted. Then I ran out and caught my bus. I didn't say I loved her. I guess I did. But asking someone to say they love you--and she always asked--is like buying yourself a birthday present. It's more than likely exactly what you want. But it must make you feel awfully sad to get it.”