...their eyes are full of kindness as each feels the full effect of novelty after a short separation. They are drawing a relaxation from each other's presence, a new serenity.

It is sadder to find the past again and find it inadequate to the present than it is to have it elude you and remain forever a harmonious conception of memory.

To most women art is a form of scandal.

The notion of sitting down and conjuring up, not only words in which to clothe thoughts but thoughts worthy of being clothed--the whole thing was absurdly beyond his desires.

New York had all the iridescence of the beginning of the world.

I guess I'm the Black Death,' he said slowly. 'I don't seem to bring people happiness any more.

"I was counting the waves", replied Amory gravely, "I'm going in for statistics".