You'll never write anything that really satisfies you though it may satisfy other people.

Those who can soar to the highest heights can also plunge to the deepest depths and the natures which enjoy most keenly are those which also suffer most sharply.

I suppose it was a romantic was to perish... for a mouse

Anyone who has gumption knows what it is, and anyone who hasn’t can never know what it is. So there is no need of defining it.

She had never before minded being alone. Now she dreaded it. When she was alone now she felt so dreadfully alone.

...a little "appreciation" sometimes does quite as much good as all the conscientious "bringing up" in the world.

there's no use trying to live in other people's opinions. The only thing to do is live in your own.