We get a deal o' useless things about us, only because we've got the money to spend.

I like trying to get pregnant. I'm not so sure about childbirth.

... the true seeing is within; and painting stares at you with an insistent imperfection.

What courage and patience are wanted for every life that aims to produce anything!

Mortals are easily tempted to pinch the life out of their neighbour's buzzing glory, and think that such killing is no murder.

How impossible it is for strong healthy people to understand the way in which bodily malaise and suffering eats at the root of one's life! The philosophy that is true - the religion that is strength to the healthy - is constantly emptiness to one when the head is distracted and every sensation is oppressive.

I am not imposed upon by fine words; I can see what actions mean.