“I had never spoken to her, except for a few casual words, and yet her name was like a summons to all my foolish blood.”
― Araby
― Araby
“Learn to light a candle in the darkest moments of someone’s life. Be the light that helps others see; it is what gives life its deepest significance.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“Sweet words. Gentle deceptive balm. Help, love, to belong together, to come back again— words, sweet words. Nothing but words. How many words existed for this simple, wild, cruel attraction of two bodies! What a rainbow of imagination, lies, sentiment, and self-deception enclosed it!”
― Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country
― Arch of Triumph: A Novel of a Man Without a Country
“Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.”
― The Light in the Heart
― The Light in the Heart
“Little phrases such as “I’m sorry to trouble you,” “Would you be so kind as to—?” “Won’t you please?” “Would you mind?” “Thank you”—little courtesies like these oil the cogs of the monotonous grind of everyday life—and, incidentally, they are the hallmark of good breeding.”
― How to Win Friends and Influence People
― How to Win Friends and Influence People
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