I wish I had never been born," she said. "What are we born for?" "For infinite happiness," said the Spirit. "You can step out into it at any moment...

“If tribulation is a necessary element in redemption, we must anticipate that it…”

“I have seen great beauty of spirit in some who were great sufferers. I have see…”

“I sometimes wonder if all pleasures are not substitutes for joy.”

“Adventures are never fun while you're having them.”