“The frost performs its secret ministry,Unhelped by any wind.”

“Never was there any one so beautiful as [he]... The wolves did not ravage, the frost winds did not bite...”

“I think it's an essential fact for any performer or artist to fail as poignantly as they can succeed.”

“The wind sings of our nostalgiaand the starry sky ignores our dreams. Each snow flake is a tear that fails to trickleSilence is full of the unspoken,of deeds not performed, of confessions to secret love, and of wonders not expressed. Our truth is hidden in our silence, Yours and mine.”

“Always have a book to read, instead of indulging in vain conversation. Strive to learn English....Remember this, that you cannot commit some loved sin in private, and perform the work of the ministry in public, with facility and acceptance.”

“And, pleased th’ Almighty’s orders to perform,Rides in the whirl-wind, and directs the storm.”