Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of Habit, the leaden weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares and the slavery of Civilization, man feels once more happy.

What happened to Violet was terrible, and I__ not saying fate happens without blame. But when fate turns out well, everyone should forget the bad road that got us here.

Let today be the day you learn the grace of letting go and the power of moving on.

Sometimes, the most graceful way to handle something is to be decidedly ungraceful.

It's funny, leaving a place, ain't it?" he said. "You never do know when you'll get back.

Don't stay in the harbour and miss the greatness of the sea. Just because everyone else is anchored, doesn't mean you have to be.