“Just because she was not meant for a great life, it did not mean she was meant for a small life.”

“We are what we are meant to be, and if we are kind and good, then we should not let our shortcomings poison our accomplishments.”

“The power of nature exists in its silence. Human words cannot encode the meaning because human language has access only to the shadow of meaning.”

“Whether they are raised in indigenous or modern culture, there are two things that people crave: the full realization of their innate gifts, and to have these gifts approved, acknowledged, and confirmed. There are countless people in the West whose efforts are sadly wasted because they have no means of expressing their unique genius. In the psyches of such people there is an inner power and authority that fails to shine because the world around them is blind to it.”

“He was reading. I was struck dumb with amazement.”

“Let us agree that we are marrying so we can go on quarreling in the greatest comfort and convenience. Oh, please, Althea, look at me. Do say yes.”

“You need not laugh; 'tis perfectly true.”