William Anderson > Quotes

“You know a person cannot live at a high pitch of emotion, the feelings become dulled by a natural, unconscious effort at self-preservation. You”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

“When I write poetry, I’ll write it down, or a tiny bit of it, and then have to depend on the reader to bring his own feelings, moods and memories to the act of reading poetry. And this act is considerable art in itself. To read poetry or literature with attention is a marvelous thing to be able to do— to respond, to live and be moved by this subtle world you’ve created about you.”
― William Anderson

“Yesterday afternoon I went with Rose and Gillette down to the beach. At Land’s End I had my first view of the Pacific Ocean.”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

“But the real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures and to be cheerful and have courage when things go wrong. With”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

“I too long sometimes for the prairies but S. Dakota has changed so much it is a disappointment when we go back. I think going back anywhere is apt to disillusion anyone. With”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

“In an era when letter writing is a diminished art, we have an opportunity to share this historical and literary treasure trove in The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder. This book is both a reminder of a bygone era of genuine communication and another visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder, pioneer and author.”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder

“Clara Webber commented on the bond that "Wilder people" forge: " I always instantly like any admirer of the Little House books!”
― William Anderson, The Selected Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder