Bizarre as was the name she bore, Kim Ravenal always said she was thankful it had been no worse.

celebratin' New Year's Eve is like eatin' oranges. You got to let go your dignity t' really enjoy 'em.

Spring ... made fair false promises which summer was called upon to keep.

Any garment which is cut to fit you is much more becoming, even if it is not so splendid as a garment which has been cut to fit somebody not of your stature.

About mistakes it's funny. You got to make your own; and not only that, if you try to keep people from making theirs they get mad.

It's difficult to write a really good short story because it must be a complete and finished reflection of life with only a few words to use as tools. There isn't time for bad writing in a short story.

All the difference in the world between the movies and the thrill I get out of a play at the theater. Ay, yes! Like fooling around with paper dolls when you could be playing with a real live baby.