Thornton Wilder

Providence has nothing good or high in store for one who does not resolutely aim at something high or good. read more

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.

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.

Many plays-certainly mine-are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.

Even memory is not necessary for love. There is a land of the living and a land of the dead read more

Even memory is not necessary for love. There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on read more

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate--that's my philosophy.

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you read more

When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home