the friend in need is the one who is the friend in deed; ... if people were not friends in need, there was every likelihood that they never would be friends again in any conditions that might obtain.

The Cardinal ... It was as if a pulsing heart of flame passed by when he came winging through the orchard.

One feature about Los Angeles that I particularly love is the chance for association with all kinds of creative artists, a thing I never before have had. I certainly do love a number of the writers, the painters, the musicians, and the sculptors that I meet here. ... Next to the sunshine, I appreciate it the most of anything in California.

Tears were a blessing; they were a relief; they did wash the ache from the heart, ease brain strain, and encourage the soul.

In the economy of nature nothing is ever lost. I cannot belive that the soul of man shall prove the one exception

Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.

If you are lazy, and accept your lot, you may live in it. If you are willing to work, you can write your name anywhere you choose.