“There is no day that one should skipBut one should seize, without distrust,The possible with iron grip”
“Once one seizes happiness, one should hang onto it like an octopus.”
“Families hold each other in an iron grip of definition. One must break the grip, somehow.”
“It is impossible to distrust one's writing without awakening a deeper distrust in oneself.”
“Every day one should at least hear one little song, read one good poem, see one fine painting and -- if at all possible -- speak a few sensible words.”
“Although most advice should be distrusted, particularly when it comes from myself . . . keep an open mind, Miss Hathaway. One should never look a rich husband in the mouth." - St. Vincent”