Because one cause is bad does not make the opposing cause good.

memory is so selective; wishful thinking presses it into service all the time.

Writing is an act of generosity toward other people.

As it has turned out, the whole relationship between men, women and children has tilted, to the disadvantage of women.

Never defend yourself; agree with your critics, it takes the wind out of their sails.

A woman's body works as if it knew something she didn't, and does not have her best interests at heart. If you need to look your best it will deliver you a pimple; if you don't want it to, your period will start early; if you want a baby badly your body refuses to give you one; if you are content in your life, lo, you are pregnant.

Writers are always a great nuisance to publishers. If they could do without them, they would.