"You're both so clever," said grandmama admiringly. "I was never any good at languages."
"You're good at living, which is much more important," said Charles.
Grandpa nodded thoughtfully, "Good at living is a valuable gift - and grandmama has been dowered with it."
(The author goes on to explain): She loved people and understood them; she oiled the wheels of life so that everything ran more smoothly when she was there. It was not because she talked much; in company she was rather silent, but she always said the right thing at the right time. She was lovely to look at: her silver hair was thick and soft and slightly wavy, and, despite her age, here eyes were deep-blue and full of intelligence. Goodness and kindness emanated from Grandmama like the fragrance of spring flowers.
(quoted from Sarah's Cottage by D. E. Stevenson)
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