nothing is so sad as the injustices of old age.

Emotions weren't like washing. There was no call to peg them out for all the world to view.

Once the grammar has been learned, writing is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.

I've never been drawn to the feminist movement. I was brought up to believe that men had little to do with the home or children - except to bring in the money.

The prize I value most was given to me 60 years ago. I was named the girl with the cleanest fingernails.

Moonlight lined the windowsills like a fall of snow.