“It is a great, a pleasant thing to have a friend with whom to walk, untroubled, through the woods, by the stream, saying nothing, at peace--the heart all clean and quiet and empty, ready for the spirit that may choose to be its guest.”
This book delves into the intricate connections between individuals who share a passion for music and friendship, weaving together tales of camaraderie, artistic expression, and life's complexities. more
Catherine Drinker Bowen, an American writer, was born on January 1, 1897, and passed away on November 1, 1973. She is renowned for her research and writing on American history, particularly focusing on the figures and events of the American Revolutionary War period. more
“Everything is more complicated than it looks to most people.”
“If you want to be noticed as a drop of water, why would you move to the ocean?”
“I should have been an abortion. The only reason I wasn't was that my father was a Christian.”
“I think my songwriting might be a little more on the darker side maybe.”
“All things are subject to decay and when fate summons, monarchs must obey.”