The chin a little higher, dear. Style largely depends on the way the chin is worn. They are worn very high, just at present.

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.

One should always be in love.

Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

Women treat us [men] like humanity treats gods – they worship us and keep bothering us to do something.

A burnt child loves the fire.

There was purification in punishment. Not 'Forgive us our sins,' but 'Smite us for our iniquities' should be the prayer of a man to a most just God.