“Stroller was eccentric, no doubt, but I’m one of those people for whom eccentric were made. I’m an appreciator of the offbeat”

“I have come to dislike anything that demands constant attention, whether it is dogs, dishwashers, or finally men. I like things that are independent, and that need you only because they want you, not because they’ll have a breakdown without you.”

“This is terrific. What a gorgeous kitchen. You’ve decorated it so beautifully. Now you’re going to have to clear all the counters. Vases. Books. Knickknacks. Get rid of all that stuff. I mean, it is just beautiful. Beautiful. I love what you’ve done with this house. Make sure you put it all away.” ~Real estate agent (p.76)”

“One who never turned his back but marched breast forward, never doubted clouds would break, never dreamed, though right were worsted, wrong would triumph.”

“The good stars met in your horoscope,Made you of spirit and fire and dew.”

“I’m a nosy old woman, it’s a perk of getting old. You can be annoying and people just call you eccentric.”

“I show you doubt, to prove that faith exists.”