it always seems to me as if the lavender was a little woman in a green dress, with a lavender bonnet and a white kerchief. She's one of those strong, sweet, wholesome people, who always rest you, and her sweetness lingers long after she goes away.

It seems to take a lifetime for us to learn that wisdom consists largely in a graceful acceptance of things that do not immediately concern us.

I have a friend, physically magnificent, who combines within himself the intellect of a philosopher, the diplomacy of a statesman, the executive ability of the general of an army, the courtesy of a Chesterfield - and the emotions of a rabbit.

There is a great deal of trouble in this world which is not caused by people keeping their mouths shut.

It saves trouble to be conventional, for you're not always explaining things.

It is possible for a spinster to be disappointed in lovers, but only the married are ever disappointed in love.

When you borrow trouble you give your peace of mind as security.