Ragnar Jonasson, The Island (Minotaur, 5/21)
Happy girls are the prettiest
The father who has selflessly poured himself into the life of his children may leave no other monument than that of his children. But as for a life well lived, no other monument is necessary.
Readers are the glue that binds the books together.
He who dares not offend cannot be honest.
A building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom.
Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns.
Why this candle?Why this cake?The day of my birth is not today.I was born when you said, 'Hey.
The eagle only knows how high it can fly when it spreads its wings.
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
One can talk good and shower down roses, but it's the receiver that has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations.