Twenty-five years ago, Christmas was not the burden that it is now; there was less haggling and weighing, less quid pro quo, less fatigue of body, less weariness of soul; and, most of all, there was less loading up with trash.

Real divorce takes place without a decree.

the attempt to break a habit of years is necessarily experimental.

there are few things that are more endearing than the grace of listening with attention; indeed, it is more than endearing, it is impressive - for no one knows what wisdom lies concealed in silence!

We've all of us got to meet the devil alone. Temptation is a lonely business.

the profession of the ministry is like matrimony: if it is possible for you to keep out of it, it's a sign that you've no business to go into it!

What I object to in Mother is that she wants me to think her thoughts. Apart from the question of hypocrisy, I prefer my own.