It doesn't matter that Cathy was what I have called a monster. Perhaps we can't understand Cathy, but on the other hand we are capable of many things in all directions, of great virtues and great sins. And who in his mind has not probed the black water?

It would be absurd if we did not understand both angels and devils, since we invented them.

A stilted heron labored up into the air and pounded down the river.

Riches seem to come to the poor in spirit, the poor in interest and joy. To put it straight - the very rich are a poor bunch of bastards

He is so stupid you can't trust him with an idea.

I have written a great many stories and I still don't know how to go about it except to write it and take my chances.

I dislike helplessness in other people and in myself, and this is by far my greatest fear of illness.