One's own troubles can be borne with fortitude only a monster of indifference can bear the sufferings of others with fortitude.

Boredom comes simply from ignorance and lack of imagination.

Laura Alicia Deverell was born on May 10th, 1862, at precisely a quarter past one o'clock on a Thursday morning. Those interested in that pseudo-science astrology or astromancy may trace her life and character, if they wish, among the stars, where no doubt it is all written.

The novelists of the nineteeth century had all the luck. They had a huge and easily pleased public and the world they surveyed had every appearance of permanence.

All dogs seem to be great linguists, according to their owners. They always understand every word that's said to them.