“A combination of fine tea, enchanting objects and soothing surroundings exerts a therapeutic effect by washing away the corrosive strains and stress of modern life. [... It] induces a mood that is spiritually refreshing [and produces] a genial state of mind.”

“It was fortunate that tea was at hand, to produce a lull and provide refreshment...”

“Love is the greatest refreshment in life.”

“This Jesus of Nazereth without money and arms, conquered more millions than Alexander, Caeser, Muhammad and Napoleon; without science and learning, He shed more light on matters human and divine than all philosophers and scholars combined; without the eloquence of schools, He spoke such words of life as were never spoke before or since and produced effects which lie beyond the reach of orator poet; without writing a single line, He set more pens in motion and furnished themes for more sermons, orations, discussions, learned volumes, works of art and songs of praise than the whole army of great men of ancient and modern times.”

“Those rituals of getting ready to write produce a kind of trance state.”

“The kingdom of heaven in not a place but a state of mind.”

“I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some effection, but with Montana it is love.”