“I've a pocket full of dreams to sell," said Teddy, whimsically,... "What d'ye lack? What d'ye lack? A dream of success--a dream of adventure--a dream of the sea--a dream of the woodland--any kind of a dream you want at reasonable prices, including one or two unique little nightmares. What will you give me for a dream?”
― Emily Climbs
― Emily Climbs
“Perhaps, after all, romance did not come into one’s life with pomp and blare, like a gay knight riding down; perhaps it crept to one’s side like an old friend through quiet ways; perhaps it revealed itself in seeming prose, until some sudden shaft of illumination flung athwart its pages betrayed the rhythm and the music, perhaps . . . perhaps . . . love unfolded naturally out of a beautiful friendship, as a golden-hearted rose slipping from its green sheath.”
―
―
“It's dreadful what little things lead people to misunderstand each other.”
― Emily's Quest
― Emily's Quest
“Whenever you feel like criticizing any one...just remember that all the people in this world haven't had the advantages that you've had.”
―
―
“Night is beautiful when you are happy--comforting when you are in grief--terrible when you are lonely and unhappy.”
― Emily's Quest
― Emily's Quest
Emily’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Emily’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Polls voted on by Emily
Lists liked by Emily










