When a great burden is lifted, the relief is not always felt at once. The galled places still ache.
Mary Roberts Rinehartthe calm of a place like Bellwood is the peace of death without the hope of resurrection.
Mary Roberts RinehartThe writing career is not a romantic one. The writer's life may be colorful, but his work itself is rather drab.
Mary Roberts RinehartI have always regarded divorce as essentially disagreeable, like castor oil, but necessary.
Mary Roberts RinehartLove sees clearly, and seeing, loves on. But infatuation is blind; when it gains sight, it dies.
Mary Roberts RinehartPolitics 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.
Mary Roberts Rinehart