Jane had that happy disposition which would like to imagine that every one really wishes the well-being of his neighbour and struggles, though sometimes rather disastrously, to help him towards it.

I am never at picnics. The ground was not meant to be sat upon in its raw state, I feel sure, and I prefer my food without either caterpillars or drafts!

If a writer is true to his characters they will give him his plot. Observations must play second fiddle to integrity.

A blossom must break the sheath it has been sheltered by.

The two best subjects for conversation are talking shop and making love.

I wonder how often not the intention but the desire springs up in a doctor's mind: 'Can I let this human being out of the trap of Life?

Some of us cling to our curses if we haven't anything better to cling to!