Special qualities are required of the essayist. A poem or a novel may spring from the inner consciousness of an author. Reasoning poers must be brought to reinforce imagination.

Any artwork needs time and patience and needs above a quiet mind.

It was ordained that our earthly pilgrammage should be a struggle, and life would be a tame affair if everything went smoothly.

We cannot bring the good old days back but, if we must eat mass-made foods, get laws passed to insist upon its goodness and purity.

Words as to the inner emotions do not come readily to me, for I have led an isolated life mentally and spiritually.

It was still the custom of the countryside to build with local materials produced as close to the selected site as possible, for transport was difficult, even the best of country roads being more fitted for horseback traffic rather than heavy loads.

happiness depends more upon the state of mind - and body, perhaps - than upon circumstances and events.