Prayers said by good people are always good prayers

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.

A work-room should be like an old shoe; no matter how shabby, it's better than a new one.

Every artist makes herself born. You must bring the artist into the world yourself.

Personal hatred and family affection are not incompatible; they often flourish and grow strong together.

There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm.

The heart, when it is too much alive, aches for that brown earth, and ecstasy has no fear of death.