“But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more.”
Hans Christian Andersen“Grant not my prayers, when they are contrary to Thy will, which at all times must be the best. Oh, hear them not;”
Hans Christian Andersen, The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen“Just living is not enough... one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”
Hans Christian Andersen“Almighty God, thee only have I; thou steerest my fate, I must give myself up to thee! Give me a livelihood! Give me a bride! My blood wants love, as my heart does!”
Hans Christian Andersen“Life is like a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up.”
Hans Christian Andersen“I got interested in reading very early, because a story was read to me, by Hans Christian Andersen, which was 'The Little Mermaid,' and I don't know if you remember 'The Little Mermaid,' but it's dreadfully sad. The little mermaid falls in love with this prince, but she cannot marry him because she is a mermaid.”
Alice Munro