Each contact with a human being is so rare, so precious, one should preserve it.

To the woman with the least intelligence, there must come, at some time or other, the realization that housework is animal work and that there are other occupations in the world a thousand times more refined, more enriching, for which she is also suited and to which she has a right.

When you possess light within, you see it externally.

My trunk, valises and my mind are overpacked.

The shell is America's most active contribution to the formation of character. A tough hide. Grow it early.

When I hear of people who weary of each other, I believe it is because they have sought virtues in themselves alone, attractions of physical beauty. Have they based their love on each other's thoughts? Who can weary of thoughts which change every day?

Mature people relate to each other without the need to merge.