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The sharing of joy, whether physical, emotional, psychic, or intellectual, forms a bridge between the sharers which can be the basis for understanding much of what is not shared between them, and lessens the threat of their difference.

What difference is there between us, save a restless dream that follows my soul but fears to come near you?

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined – to strengthen each other – to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

A toddling little girl is a centre of common feeling which makes the most dissimilar people understand each other.

We sometimes encounter people, even perfect strangers, who begin to interest us at first sight, somehow suddenly, all at once, before a word has been spoken.

I try to bring the audience’s own drama – tears and laughter they know about – to them.

We are so fond on one another because our ailments are the same.

And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.