The war years count double. Things and people not actively in use age twice as fast.

Essential characteristic of the really great novelist: a Christ-like, all-embracing compassion.

It is well, when judging a friend, to remember that he is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality.

It is difficult to make a reputation, but is even more difficult seriously to mar a reputation once properly made --- so faithful is the public.

If egotism means a terrific interest in one's self, egotism is absolutely essential to efficient living.

Procrastination is suicide on the installment plan.

Being a husband is a whole-time job.