Would it upset men if they found out we weren't different? Are we? Aren't we? Damned if I know.

I've met many irresponsible people in my life but never an irresponsible cat.

A life of reaction is a life of slavery, intellectually and spiritually. One must fight for a life of action, not reaction.

It's a big jump from smart to motherwit.

Self-pity is the simplest luxury.

Consider the "new" woman. She's trying to be Pollyanna Borgia, clearly a conflict of interest. She's supposed to be a ruthless winner at work and a bundle of nurturing sweetness at home.

Sorrow is how we learn to love. Your heart isn't breaking. It hurts because it's getting larger. The larger it gets, the more love it holds.