I would that I could tell you with what different eyes we look on life and death, God and nature, from this divine vantage-ground on which we stand, and you would imperil all, run through fire and water, to win it too; but you must find the way yourself--no man can show it you.

If you enter--and you are destined to enter this side the grave--it will come when you are least expecting it.

In the middle of those that cry 'Lo, here is Christ and there,' He himself will touch you on the shoulder, and show you better things than these.
"Oh, if I could only help you there at once--open the door! But my words would bear other and commoner meanings in your ear; if I opened the door, you would not see the light.

Ay, and I do not wish it; for every step outside you take is apportioned you; you need them, that you may appreciate, when you have it, the rest within.
"And now for my request.

You need not answer now; you may have a year to think of it.
"You have seen my two boys.