Our words are giants when they do us an injury, and dwarfs when they do us a service.

I dread the beginning of her new life more than words can tell, but I see some hope for her if she travels - none if she remains at home.

When words are put together in fresh ways there is a pleasure-giving quality in language, which brings a release of endorphins.

The evening advanced. The shadows lengthened. The waters of the lake grew pitchy black. The gliding of the ghostly swans became rare and more rare.

It is the nature of truth to struggle to the light.

I have always maintained that the one important phenomenon presented by modern society is - the enormous prosperity of Fools.