It is harsh enough for each man to bear his own wound. But he who leads bears the wounds of all who follow him.

Do you not believe that animals know grief and fear and pain? The world of men is not an easy one for them.

Most cats do not approach humans recklessly. The possibility of concealed weapons, clods or sticks, tend to make them reserved. Homeless cats in particular-with some justification, unfortunately-consider humans their natural enemies. Much ceremony must be observed, and a number of diplomatic feelers put out, before establishing a state of truce.

Is there worse evil than that which goes in the mask of good?

...righteousness [is] always more believable when combined with dreariness.

After I saved some money, I quit work and went to a local college.

All that writers can do is keep trying to say what is deepest in their hearts.