Thea was still under the belief that public opinion could be placated; that if you clucked often enough, the hens would mistake you for one of themselves.

In this world people have to pay an extortionate price for any exceptional gift whatever.

There is something frank and joyous and young in the open face of the country. It gives itself ungrudgingly to the moods of the season, holding nothing back.

Old people, who have felt blows and toil and known the world's hard hand, need, even more than children do, a woman's tenderness.

The only thing very noticeable about Nebraska was that it was still, all day long, Nebraska.

A creative writer can do his best only with what lies within the range and character of his deepest sympathies.

To fulfil the dreams of one's youth; that is the best that can happen to a man. No worldly success can take the place of that.