Sometimes I wish life had a fast-forward button.

Sometimes I wish life had a fast-forward button

Simplicity is the final achievement. After one has played a vast quantity of notes and more notes, it is simplicity that emerges as the crowning reward of art.

As long as I have health and strength, I will gladly work all my days.

She felt like a chess player who, by the clever handling of his pieces, sees the game taking the course intended. Her eyes were bright and tender with a smile as they glanced up into his; and her lips looked hungry for the kiss which they invited.

I wish I could throw off the thoughts which poison my happiness, but I take a kind of pleasure in indulging them.