I have a great deal of mind. It takes a long time to change it.

it is axiomatic with most writing people that there are no such things as perfect conditions for work.

To men and women who want to do things, there is nothing quite so driving as the force of an imprisoned ego. . . . All genius comes from this class.

I began to feel that if religion was either an illusion or a revelation, it was simpler to accept it as an illusion.

[To her frequently needed plumber:] How would you like to be adopted? I'm sure it would be cheaper.

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

Men were not equal in the effort they made, nor did equal efforts bring equal result. ... Equality of opportunity, yes. Equality of effort and result, no.