I don't think a person should take herself seriously unless she is alone.

writers who go outside the lines when they draw pictures of the world are seldom rewarded for their efforts.

... romance is unsatisfactory as a religion. It is no use looking for the infinite in the eyes of another.

Growing old is not a thing to watch. It cannot be forgiven in others. Alone, it can be borne. Even indulged.

We do what we can. The results are none of our business.

Most people wish to be consoled, confirmed. They want their prejudices reinforced and their structured belief systems validated. After all, it hurts to think, and it's absolute agony to think twice.

Human comedy is more profound than tragedy. In tragedy we die and it is very sad. In comedy we avoid death, and it is even sadder.