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.

Some reviews give pain. This is regrettable, but no author has the right to whine. He was not obliged to be an author. He invited publicity, and he must take the publicity that comes along.

Passion should believe itself irresistible. It should forget civility and consideration and all the other curses of a refined nature. Above all, it should never ask for leave where there is a right of way.

Logic! Good gracious! What rubbish!

The emotions may be endless. The more we express them, the more we may have to express.

The king died and then the queen died is a story. The king died, and then queen died of grief is a plot.

To trust people is a luxury in which only the wealthy can indulge; the poor cannot afford it.