We have long passed the Victorian Era when asterisks were followed after a certain interval by a baby.

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Writing is the supreme solace.

Writing is the supreme solace.

It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say...

It wasn't until late in life that I discovered how easy it is to say...

The world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out...

The world in general doesn't know what to make of originality; it is startled out...

The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.

The great American novel has not only already been written, it has already been rejected.

In the country the darkness of night is friendly and familiar, but in a city,...

In the country the darkness of night is friendly and familiar, but in a city,...

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature...

Imagination grows by exercise, and contrary to common belief, is more powerful in the mature...

Anyone can tell the truth, but only very few of us can make epigrams.

Anyone can tell the truth, but only very few of us can make epigrams.

An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to...

An unfortunate thing about this world is that the good habits are much easier to...

I'll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell... their heart's in...

I'll give you my opinion of the human race in a nutshell... their heart's in...

Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this,...

Perfection is a trifle dull. It is not the least of life's ironies that this,...

The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned.

The love that lasts longest is the love that is never returned.

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

Perfection has one grave defect: it is apt to be dull.

I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than...

I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than...

Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species.

Love is only a dirty trick played on us to achieve continuation of the species.

The nature of men and women - their essential nature - is so vile and...

The nature of men and women - their essential nature - is so vile and...

If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him, I...

If a man should importune me to give a reason why I loved him, I...

Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.

Sentimentality is the only sentiment that rubs you the wrong way.