A man has his distinctive personal scent which his wife, his children and his dog can recognize. A crowd has a generalized stink. The public is odorless.

Of all possible subjects, travel is the most difficult for an artist, as it is the easiest for a journalist.

Few people take an interest in Iceland, but in those few the interest is passionate.

The critical opinions of a writer should always be taken with a large grain of salt. For the most part, they are manifestations of his debate with himself as to what he should do next and what he should avoid.

August for the people and their favourite islands. Daily the steamers sidle up to meet The effusive welcome of the pier.

I will love you forever" swears the poet. I find this easy to swear too. "I will love you at 4:15 pm next Tuesday" - Is that still as easy?

Without Art, we should have no notion of the sacred; without Science, we should always worship false gods.