“…nothing remained but loneliness and grief…”

“I've got the key to my castle in the air, but whether I can unlock the door remains to be seen.”

“The scar will remain, but it is better for a man to lose both arms than his soul; and these hard years, instead of being lost, may be made the most precious of your lives, if they teach you to rule yourselves.”

“…nothing seemed impossible in the beginning…”

“Nothing is impossible to a determined woman.”

“It is often said that there should be no death or grief in children's stories. It is not wise to dwell on the dark and sad side of these things; but they have also a bright and lovely side, and since even the youngest, dearest, and most guarded child cannot escape some knowledge of the great mystery, is it not well to teach them in simple, cheerful ways that affection sweetens sorrow, and a lovely life can make death beautiful?”

“Nothing provokes speculation more than the sight of a woman enjoying herself." -”