“Writing is like paying myself a formal visit…”
“On every formal visit a child ought to be of the party, by way of provision for discourse.”
“Of all days Sunday was the day for formal afternoon visiting: ladies wore corsets, men wore coats, children wore shoes.”
“Death was like an unpleasant neighbor. You didn’t talk about him for fear he might hear you and decide to pay a visit.”
“Write without pay until somebody offers to pay.”
“There is a marvelous peace in not publishing ... I like to write. I love to write. But I write just for myself and my own pleasure.”