“I can promise you books and conversation and all my heart.”

“When I was in my twenties and broke, I'd buy books before food. A meal will sustain you for a few hours, a good book will sustain you for life.”

“It's a tragic fact to die in an accident”

“Saying you're through with romance is like saying you're done with living, Betty. Life is better with a little romance, you know.”

“Death is a state of mind---many people on Earth spend their entire lives dead.”

“It's hard to believe. Where does the times go?' Betty sighs. 'I've always hated that phrase. It makes it would like time went on a holiday, and is expected back any day now. Time flies is an...”