The essence of thought, as the essence of life, is growth.

Where there is sorrow, there is holy ground.

Never trust a woman who wears mauve, whatever her age may be, or a woman over thirty-five who is fond of pink ribbons.

Only the great masters of style ever succeed in being obscure.

The modern sympathy with invalids is morbid. Illness of any kind is hardly a thing to be encouraged in others.

The best work in literature is always done by those who do not depend on it for their daily bread and the highest form of literature, Poetry, brings no wealth to the singer.

Everything in moderation, including moderation.