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.

for my own purpose, I defined the art of fiction as experience illuminated.

To mourn was distressing, but to endeavor to mourn and fail was worse than distress.

So long as the serpent continues to crawl on the ground, the primary influence of woman will be indirect.

As far back as I remember, long before I could write, I had played at making stories. But not until I was seven or more, did I begin to pray every night, "O God, let me write books! Please, God, let me write books!"

To teach one's self is to be forced to learn twice.

After all, you can't expect men not to judge by appearances.