There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row.

Cleverness

Mother is far too clever to understand anything she does not like.

Friends and Friendship

It is well, when judging a friend, to remember that he is judging you with the same godlike and superior impartiality.

Mistakes

All wrong doing is done in the sincere belief that it is the best thing to do.

Writers and Writing

Essential characteristic of the really great novelist: a Christ-like, all-embracing compassion.