“Would not the earth, quickened to an evil purpose by the sympathy of his eye, greet him with poisonous shrubs... Would he not suddenly sink into the earth, leaving a barren and blasted spot, where, in due course of time, would be seen deadly nightshade, dogwood, henbane, and whatever else of vegetable wickedness the climate could produce, all flourishing with hideous luxuriance?”
― The Scarlet Letter
― The Scarlet Letter
“You’re a lady. It’s written all over you, but the West doesn’t forgive any woman-unless she’s got a man.”
― Lantern in the Mist
― Lantern in the Mist
“You can only chase a butterfly for so long.”
― Prince Across the Water
― Prince Across the Water
“A book is a wonderful present. Though it may grow worn, it will never grow old.”
― Girl in a Cage
― Girl in a Cage
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