And so silence and ...darkness hold happiness and joy?" he said softly."Assuredly, " she said, "provided one listens to the silence and gazes deeply into the darkness. Everything is there. Everything.

Every moment is a moment of decision, and every moment turns us inexorably in the direction of the rest of our lives.

Nothing is permanently perfect. But there are perfect moments and the will to choose what will bring about more perfect moments.

Future indifferences is no consolation for present pain.

But that is what life is all about, he said. "It is about dreaming and making those dreams come true with effort and determination - and love.

After a few awkward moments, Lizzy joined them and they skipped along the avenue, the three of them, laughing and whooping and altogether making an undignified spectacle of themselves.

Anything is forgiven those who sin elegantly

Believing is half the cure.

It has taken me 20 years to eliminate the unnecessary elements from my work.

Fiddling knobs, touching keys, having fun with a full grown man.

You don't need to know who's playing on the White House tennis court to be a good president

I intend to lay a foundation that will revolutionize the whole world.

I am afraid I shall not find him, but I shall still look for him, for if he exists, he may be appreciative of my efforts.

And I identify too closely with my reading, with my writing.

But the only important thing in a book is the meaning it has for you; it may have other and much more profound meanings for the critic, but at second-hand they can be of small service to you.