Clamorous pauperism feastest While honest Labor, pining, hideth his sharp ribs.

Naples sitteth by the sea, keystone of an arch of azure.

Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech.

Let the misanthrope shun men and abjure; the most are rather lovable than hateful.

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure, a messenger of peace and love, a resting place for innocence on earth, a link between angels and men.

God, from a beautiful necessity, is Love.

Ridicule is a weak weapon when pointed at a strong mind; but common people are cowards and dread an empty laugh.

Search out the wisdom of nature, there is depth in all her doings; she seemeth prodigal of power, yet her rules are the maxims of frugality.

To despond is to lie ungrateful beforehand. Be not looking for evil. Often thou drainest the gall of fear while evil is passing by thy dwelling.

A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever.

Deep is the sea, and deep is hell, but pride mineth deeper; it is coiled as a poisonous worm about the foundations of the soul.

If you read Scarlett Avery, you know it's an awesome read! - Mary Johnston

Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.

You are a dear soul who plays polo, and I am a poor Pole who plays solo.

I despise in others my own characteristics.

The things that get rewarded, get done

That is one of the great secrets of life, that life is a movement. And if you are stuck somewhere you lose contact with life.

Two went to pray? Better to say one went to brag, the other to pray.

At this moment, the story in his head was perfect. He also knew from experience that it would degenerate the second he started typing, because such was the nature of writing.

I want to do more. I'm never satisfied with what I've done

You won’t arrive. It is an endless search.