He lives the poetry that he cannot write. The others write the poetry that they dare not realize

A man who does not think for himself does not think at all. It is grossly selfish to require of one's neighbour that he should think in the same way, and hold the same opinions. Why should he? If he can think, he will probably think differently. If he cannot think, it is monstrous to require thought of any kind from him.

It is perfectly possible to get what you think you want and be miserable. It's possible too, to never get it but deeply enjoy the process of trying. In this world, there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.

Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.

Missionaries are going to reform the world whether it wants to or not.

Marriage is hardly a thing one can do now and then, except in America.

Man can believe the impossible, but man can never believe the improbable.