It was not that ladies were inferior to men; it was that they were different. Their mission was to inspire others to achievement rather than to achieve themselves. Indirectly, by means of tact and a spotless name, a lady could accomplish much. But if she rushed into the fray herself she would be first censured, then despised, and finally ignored.

Of course he despised the world as a whole; every thoughtful man should; it is almost a test of refinement.

We cast a shadow on something wherever we stand, and it is no good moving from place to place to save things; because the shadow always follows. Choose a place where you won't do harm - yes, choose a place where you won't do very much harm, and stand in it for all you are worth, facing the sunshine.

If we act the truth the people who really love us are sure to come back to us in the long run

A novel must give a sense of permanence as well as a sense of life.

This element of surprise or mystery the detective element as it is sometimes rather emptily called is of great importance in a plot.

The woman who can't influence her husband to vote the way she wants ought to be ashamed of herself.