it may be said of me by Harper & Brothers, that although I reject their proposals, I welcome their advances.

I find that I never lose Bach. I don't know why I have always loved him so. Except that he is so pure, so relentless and incorruptible, like a principle of geometry.

I make bean stalks, I'm A builder, like yourself.

I am not at all in favor of hard work for its own sake; many people who work very hard indeed produce terrible things, and should most certainly not be encouraged.

Lord I do fear / Thou'st made the world too beautiful this year.

Not for the flag Of any land because myself was born there Will I give up my life. But I will love that land where man is free, And that will I defend.

Please give me some good advice in your next letter. I promise not to follow it.