Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. A purpose is the eternal condition of success. – Thornton Wilder
We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures. – Thornton Wilder
It is very necessary to have markers of beauty left in a world seemingly bent on making the most evil ugliness. – Thornton Wilder
The test of an adventure is that when youre in the middle of it, you say to yourself, Oh, now Ive got myself into an awful mess; I wish I were sitting quietly at home. And the sign that somethings wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure. – Thornton Wilder