Solvency is entirely a matter of temperament and not of income.

The lusts and greeds of the body scandalize the Soul; but it has to come to heel.

This nice and subtle happiness of reading, this joy not chilled by age, this polite and unpunished vice, this selfish, serene life-long intoxication.

Most people sell their souls, and live with a good conscience on the proceeds.

How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares if there seemed any danger of their coming true!

If they lost the incredible conviction that they can change their wives or husbands, marriage would collapse at once.

Our names are labels, plainly printed on the bottled essence of our past behavior.