You know, Emily was a selfish old woman in her way. She was very generous, but she always wanted a return. She never let people forget what she had done for them - and, that way she missed love.

In conversation, points arise! If a human being converses much, it is impossible for him to avoid the truth! (Hercule Poirot)

Everything must be taken into account. If the fact will not fit the theory---let the theory go.

The things young women read nowadays and profess to enjoy positively frighten me.

One of the saddest things in life, is the things one remembers.

I didn't want to work. It was as simple as that. I distrusted work, disliked it. I thought it was a very bad thing that the human race had unfortunately invented for itself.

... obsessions are always dangerous.