I am not mad. I am eccentric perhaps--at least certain people say so; but as regards my profession. I am very much as one says, 'all there.

Writers are diffident creatures -- they need encouragement.

Talk and tea is his specialty," said Giles. "He has about five cups of tea a day. But he works splendidly when we are looking.

Mr. Jesmond made a peculiar noise rather like a hen who has decided to lay an egg and then thought better of it.

... it's always interesting when one doesn't see. If you don't see what a thing means, you must be looking at it wrong way round.

I'm sure you have a theme: the theme of your life. You can embellish it or desecrate it, but it's your theme, and as long as you follow it, you will experience harmony and peace of mind.

Many homicidal lunatics are very quiet, unassuming people. Delightful fellows.