“I stood a little self-consciously. I was of an age when I was still unsure of myself in such formal matters as greetings and partings.”

“I don't believe anyone ever suspects how completely unsure I am of my work and myself and what tortures of self-doubting the doubt of others has always given me.”

“I give myself a good cry if I need it. But then I concentrate on the good things still in my life. I don't allow myself any more self-pity than that. A little each every morning, a few tears, and that's all.”

“I think there is something a little too self conscious about enjoying being an outsider. ”

“In youth I played and learned...in manhood I worked for family and others...with age I sought understanding and beauty. When death comes, it will be greeted with smiles, not tears.”

“Granted that I know little of my real self, still, I am the best evidence for myself. And though, when I have quitted this world, it will matter nothing to me what people say of me, up to the moment of death we should strive to leave behind us something which can either Comfort, Amuse, Instruct, or Benefit the living; and though I cannot do either, execpt in a small degree, even that little should be given.”