There is only one force stronger than selfishness, and that is stupidity.

Nothing, except the weather report or a general maxim of conduct, is so unsafe to rely upon as a theory of fiction.

I liked human beings, but I did not love human nature.

Few forms of life are so engaging as birds.

I'm not going to lie down and let trouble walk over me.

I was always a feminist, for I liked intellectual revolt as much as I disliked physical violence. On the whole, I think women havelost something precious, but have gained, immeasurably, by the passing of the old order.

I never saw the man yet that came out of politics as clean as he went into 'em.