For it is not merely the trivial which clutters our lives but the important as well

Only in growth, reform, and change, paradoxically enough, is true security to be found.

Woman must come of age by herself... She must find her true center alone.

... the most ordinary everyday living is as delicate, as breath-taking, as difficult, takes as terrific physical and mental control and effort, as walking a tightrope.

The ball of rumor and criticism, once it starts rolling, is difficult to stop.

God often used bitter experiences to make us better. Gold can be a helpful servant, but a cruel master.

I should like to be a full-time Mother and a full-time Artist and a full-time Wife-Companion and also a 'Charming Woman' on the side! And to be aware and record it all. I cannot do it all. Something must go - several things probably. The 'charming woman' first!