Sometimes I wonder if we shall ever grow up in our politics and say definite things which mean something, or whether we shall always go on using generalities to which everyone can subscribe, and which mean very little.

Women are like tea bags: put them in hot water and they get stronger.

Do the things that interest you and do them with all your heart. Don't be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren't paying attention to you.

I used to tell my husband that, if he could make me 'understand' something, it would be clear to all the other people in the country.

If you believe that a nation is really better off which achieves for a comparative few, those who are capable of attaining it, high culture, ease, opportunity, and that these few from their enlightenment should give what they consider best to those less favored, then you naturally belong to the Republican Party. But if you believe that people must struggle slowly to the light for themselves, then it seems to me that you are a Democrat.

The Bible illustrated by Dore occupied many of my hours - and I think probably gave me many nightmares.

Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.