What we call luck is the inner man externalized. We make things happen to us.

The quality of what is said inevitably influences the way in which it is said, however inexperienced the writer.

The love of truth lies at the root of much humor.

Oh hearts! Nobody gets through life without a broken heart. The important thing is to break the heart so that when it mends it will be stronger than before.

Not enough attention is paid to the negative side of fashion. Great effort is exerted to make people look smart, but somebody should face the fact that a lot of people never will be smart, and that they should be given some assistance in maintaining their fascinating dowdiness.

The book forces itself into my mind when I am lugging furniture, or pulling weeds.

Many a promising career has been wrecked by marrying the wrong sort of woman.