I am thankful that in a troubled world no calamity can prevent the return of spring.

Instead of being satisfied to alleviate suffering, we shall labor hard and continually to prevent it.

Gullibility is the key to all adventures. The greenhorn is the ultimate victor in everything; it is he who gets the most out of life.

No one has a right to consume happiness without producing it.

When I recollect the treasure of friendship that has been bestowed upon me I withdraw all charges against life. If much has been denied me, much, very much has been given. So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart I shall say that life is good.

My life has been happy because I have had wonderful friends and plenty of interesting work to do.

Literature is my Utopia. Here I am not disenfranchised. No barrier of the senses shuts me out from the sweet, gracious discourse of my book friends. They talk to me without embarrassment or awkwardness.