In the morning I had decided that henceforth I only cared for easy loves. It is so degrading to have to persuade people into liking one, or one's works.

Of all damnable offenses preaching prudence to the young is the most damnable.

Total grief is like a minefield. No knowing when one will touch the tripwire.

Idleness is righteous if it is comfortable. Uncomfortable idleness is sin & sinful waste.

For the last six weeks I have found myself pestered by some characters in search of an author.

cooking is the most succulent of human pleasures.

Children driven good are apt to be driven mad.