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" Surely this youth will not serve our ends,' said I, 'for he weeps.' "The old woman smiled. 'Past tears are present strength,' said she. "'Oh!' said my brother, 'I saw you weep once over an eagle you shot.' "'That was because it was so like you, brother,' I replied; 'but indeed, this youth may have better cause for tears than that—I was wrong.' "'Wait "

George MacDonald , Phantastes


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George MacDonald quote : Surely this youth will not serve our ends,' said I, 'for he weeps.'