As the cosmos are in place, so be it with your life.

The world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out of its comfortable habits of thought, and its first reaction is one of anger.

But Philip was impatient with himself; he called to mind his idea of the pattern of life: the unhappiness he had suffered was no more than part of a decoration which was elaborate and beautiful; he told himself strenuously that he must accept with gaiety everything, dreariness and excitement, pleasure and pain, because it added to the richness of the design.

I write only when inspiration strikes. Fortunately it strikes every morning at nine o'clock sharp.

What mean and cruel things men can do for the love of God.

The ability to quote is a serviceable substitute for wit.

Loving-kindness is the better part of goodness.