I have no enthusiasm for nature which the slightest chill will not instantly destroy.

Punctuation has its own philosophy, just as style does, although not as language does. Style is a good understanding of language, punctuation is a good understanding of style.

The mind has no sex.

There are no more thorough prudes than those who have some little secret to hide.

The publication of a book only brings very paltry results to its author.

Try to keep your soul young and quivering right up to old age.

One is happy as a result of one's own efforts, once one knows of the necessary ingredients of happiness-simple tastes, a certain degree of courage, self-denial to a point, love of work, and, above all, a clear conscience. Happiness is no vague dream, of that I now feel certain.