I have a business appointment that I am anxious... to miss.

As for omens, there is no such thing as an omen. Destiny does not send us heralds. She is too wise or too cruel for that.

Fantastic shadows of birds

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

There is only one real tragedy in a woman's life. The fact that her past is always her lover, and her future invariably her husband.

I never approve, or disapprove, of anything now. It is an absurd attitude to take towards life.

I am very glad I have travelled. Travel improves the mind wonderfully, and does away with all one's prejudices.