I have been successful probably because I have always realized that I knew nothing about writing and have merely tried to tell an interesting story entertainingly.

This was life! Ah, how he loved it! Civilization held nothing like this in its narrow and circumscribed sphere, hemmed in by restrictions and conventionalities. Even clothes were a hindrance and a nuisance. At last he was free. He had not realized what a prisoner he had been.

It is a characteristic of the weak and criminal to attribute to others the misfortunes that are the result of their own wickedness.

I have discovered that the world over, unusual weather prevails at all times of the year.

It never seems to occur to some people, that, like beauty, a sense of humor may sometimes be fatal.

It must be that I am dreaming, and that I shall awaken in a moment to see that awful knife descending toward my heart- kiss me, dear, just once before I lose my dream forever." -Jane-

The more one listens to ordinary conversations the more apparent it becomes that the reasoning faculties of the brain take little part in the direction of the vocal organs.