Ants in the house seem to be, not intruders, but the owners.

Fear is the most easily taught of all lessons, and the fight against terror, real or imagined, is perhaps the history of man's mind.

Personal publicity is apt to be dangerous to any writer's integrity; for the moment he begins to fancy himself as quite a person, a taint creeps into his work.

no case of libel by a negro against a white would even reach a southern court.

A woman has got to love a bad man once or twice in her life, to be thankful for a good one.

Two elements enter into successful and happy gatherings at table. The food, whether simple or elaborate, must be carefully prepared; willingly prepared; imaginatively prepared. And the guests - friends, family or strangers - must be conscious of their welcome.

I do not understand how anyone can live without some small place of enchantment to turn to.