Behind every myth lies a truth; beyond every legend is reality, as radiant (sometimes as chilling) as the story itself.

There is satisfaction in seeing one's household prosper; in being both bountiful and provident.

The mass of men live lives of quiet exasperation.

It's this no-nonsense side of women that is pleasant to deal with. They are the real sportsmen.

Love or perish" we are told and we tell ourselves. The phrase is true enough so long as we do not interpret it as "Mingle or be a failure.

suffering is as necessary to entertaining as vermouth is to a Martini - a small but vital ingredient.

One applauds the industry of professional philanthropy. But it has its dangers. After a while the private heart begins to harden. We fling letters into the wastebasket, are abrupt to telephoned solicitations. Charity withers in the incessant gale.