there must be a routine to life, a framework to hang life on. Routines were what kept you sane, gave you something to do at this moment and at that, definite places to go, positive things to do. Abandon it and that way madness lies.

Some say life is the thing, but I prefer reading.

When one has children one has no privacy. They take it for granted that what is yours is theirs, personal things and the secrets of your heart, as well as possessions.

We don't say a man's ill if he's crazy about sex, if he can't get enough sex. Why should a woman be different?

I've had two proposals since I've been a widow. I am a wonderful catch, you know. I have a lot of money.

Maybe being married is talking to oneself with one's other self listening.

there must be a routine to life, a framework to hang life on. Routines were what kept you sane, gave you something to do at this moment and at that, definite places to go, positive things to do. Abandon it and that way madness lies.