People say of me, 'She's peculiar.' They do not understand me. If they did they would say so oftener and with emphasis.

It is with pain that I read of the dire effects of my book upon the minds of young girls.

One must always say things that aim to interest, because in the world one must after all pay for one's keep.

May I never, I say, become that abnormal, merciless animal, that deformed monstrosity - a virtuous woman.

at this point I meet Me face to face. I am Mary MacLane: of no importance to the wide bright world and dearly and damnably important to Me.

My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum.

I want to live quietly.