[On the Irish:] Strange race ... Don't know what they want, but want it like the devil.

Young Doctor Arden was gong through the process of reorienting himself after a night's sleep.

because we are always staring at the stars, we learn the shortness of our arms.

It's money that brings trouble. It always has and it always will.

Enemies are an indication of character.

it's been my experience that the first few days of married life women are blind because they want to be and after that because they have to be.

Politics is still the man's game. The women are allowed to do the chores, the dirty work, and now and then--but only occasionally--one is present at some secret conference or other. But it's not the rule. They can go out and get the vote, if they can and will; they can collect money, they can be grateful for being permitted to work. But that is all.