I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build.

If you go on working with the light available, you will meet your Master, as he himself will be seeking you.

The only shadow thrown by a devoted friendship, Brendon, is the knowledge that it must some day come to an end... Yet who would deny himself the glory of friendship, before the menace that it must sooner or later finish? A close amity and understanding, a discovery of kindred spirits, is the most precious experiences within the reach of mankind.

Beer drinking doesn’t do half the harm of lovemaking.

I used to hurt so badly that I’d ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That’s the way I see it.

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

His father's sister had bats in the belfry and was put away.

In my hut this spring, there is nothing - there is everything!

No mean woman can cook well. It calls for a generous spirit, a light hand, and a large heart.

Those who seek to impress upon us that they are gentlemen will usually be found mistaken.