I know not age, nor weariness nor defeat.

It is selfish to concern oneself with tragedies.

Birds sing after a storm; why shouldn't people feel as free to delight in whatever sunlight remains to them?

In my life, I am often reminded that there is a destiny that rules over us, because no one whom I know about or whom I read about seems to be completely happy during a long time.

I am just an old-fashioned girl.