It is probable that both in life and in art the values of a woman are not the values of a man.

But nevertheless, the fact remained, it was almost impossible to dislike anyone if one looked at them.

I feel my brains, like a pear, to see if it's ripe; it will be exquisite by September.

There was no freedom in life, and certainly there was none in death.

There can be no two opinions as to what a highbrow is. He is the man or woman of thoroughbred intelligence who rides his mind at a gallop across country in pursuit of an idea.

I am writing to a rhythm and not to a plot.

... it's been a perpetual discovery, my life. A miracle.