There are some people that you cannot change, you must either swallow them whole or leave them alone.

[On spiritualism:] I always knew the living talked rot, but it's nothing to the rot the dead talk.

It is always dangerous to generalize, but the American people, while infinitely generous, are a hard and strong race and, but for the few cemeteries I have seen, I am inclined to think they never die.

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life.

[To her host upon leaving a party:] Don't think it hasn't been charming, because it hasn't.

The power to love what is purely abstract is given to few.

The spirit is an inward flame; a lamp the world blows upon but never puts out.