“It is indeed a wondrous universal alchemy, is it not? When one's heartfelt intentions cause mountains to move.”
“Wondrous indeed is the virtue of a true Book.”
“Indeed, sir, I have not the least intention of dancing. I entreat you not to suppose that I moved this way in order to beg for a partner.”
“Children do not experience our intentions, no matter how heartfelt. They experience what we manifest in tone and behavior.”
“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.”
“a little bird moves a mountain of sand one grain at a time it picks up one grain every million years and when the mountain has been moved the bird puts it all back again and that's how long eternity is and that's a very long time to be dead”