The vision of milk and honey, it comes and goes. But the odor of cooking goes on forever.

Life is always rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.

Life is like writing with a pen. You can cross out your past but you can't erase it.

Although there is no substitute for merit in writing, clarity comes closest to being one.

Life's accumulation is more discouraging than life itself, when stirred up.

I am still encouraged to go on. I wouldn't know where else to go.

The beginner should approach style warily, realizing that it is himself he is approaching, no other; and he should begin by turning resolutely away from all devices that are popularly believed to indicate style - all mannerisms, tricks, adornments. The approach to style is by way of plainness, simplicity, orderliness, sincerity.