Willa Cather
American writer of frontier life.
7 quotes in this collection. Read them below, share your favourites, or follow the related links to explore similar voices.
All quotes by Willa Cather
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“Where there is great love, there are always miracles.”
Meaning: Cather suggests that love has transformative power and can create extraordinary outcomes. -
“Happiness, to be dissolved into something complete and great.”
Meaning: True happiness comes from being part of something meaningful and larger than oneself. -
“Where there is great love there are always miracles.”
Meaning: She emphasizes the transformative power of love, suggesting it can bring unexpected and meaningful change into life. -
“There are only two or three human stories, and they go on repeating themselves as fiercely as if they had never happened before.”
Meaning: Cather suggests that human experiences—love, struggle, ambition—are universal and repeat across generations, reflecting shared emotional patterns. -
“Most of the basic material a writer works with is acquired before the age of fifteen.”
Meaning: Early life experiences strongly shape creative expression. -
“Only solitary men know the full joys of friendship.”
Meaning: Loneliness enhances appreciation of true companionship. -
“The end is nothing; the road is all.”
Meaning: Life is about the journey and experiences, not just the destination.