It is human nature to overestimate the thing you've never had.

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.

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

Youth is always an enemy to the old.

I have written chiefly because, though I have often dreaded the necessity, I have found it more painful, in the end, not to write.

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

There wouldn't be half as much fun in the world if it weren't for children and men, and there ain't a mite of difference between them under the skins.