I bought the sweetness with this pain.

I do not wish to grow old, to outlive my illusions. Only a short respite from cares and sorrow, a brief time of flowers, and music, and love, and laughter, and ecstatic tears.

There is nothing so entirely desirable in all the world as a few hours oblivion.

Love's the little leaven that works the whole world glad.

All's well with thee if thou art in just hands.

I shall pass Dawn on her way to earth, as I seek for a path through space.

True love is not giving power to the other person, but instead is empowering you to make that person happy.

Writing is a little bit like prostitution. First you do it for love. Then you do it for a few friends. Then you do it for money.

... burdened with the unbearable weight of ourself.

The led must not be compelled; they must be able to choose their own leader.

The white people should go back to Europe, and the country should be returned to the American Indians. This is the future I would like to see for the so-called United States.

Enthusiasm is a vital element toward the individual success of every man or woman.

The secret point of money and power in America is neither the things that money can buy nor power for power's sake but absolute personal freedom, mobility, privacy.

I prayed to trees. This was easier than praying directly to God. There was nearly always a tree nearby.

I detest those who deceive me.