The morning was bright and propitious. Before their departure, mass had been said in the chapel, and the protection of St. Ignatius invoked against all contingent evils, but especially against bears, which, like the fiery dragons of old, seemed to cherish unconquerable hostility to the Holy Church. (The Legend Of Monte Del Diablo).

~ Bret Harte

Bret Harte Bears Catholicism Dragons Mass Religion

The only sure thing about luck is that it will change.

~ Bret Harte

Bret Harte Recognize Maximize

Never a tear bedims the eye that time and patience will not dry.

~ Bret Harte

Bret Harte Time Eye Never

Never a lip is curved with pain that can't be kissed into smiles again.

~ Bret Harte

Bret Harte Pain Smiles Never