You don't talk quite like a girl who has had no advantages.

You have never loved me as I love you--never--never! Yours is not a passionate heart--your heart does not burn in a flame! You are, upon the whole, a sort of fay, or sprite-- not a woman!

People go on marrying because they can't resist natural forces, although many of them may know perfectly well that they are possibly buying a month's pleasure with a life's discomfort.

You concede nothing to me and I have to concede everything to you.

Always wanting another man than your own.

And then he again uneasily saw, as he had latterly seen with more and more frequency, the scorn of Nature for man’s finer emotions, and her lack of interest in his aspirations.

Then if children make so much trouble, why do people have 'em?

I think that whenever children be born that are not wanted they should be killed directly, before their souls come to 'em, and not allowed to grow big and walk about!

The purpose of a chronicler of moods and deeds does not require him to express his personal views upon the grave controversy above given.

An average woman is in this superior to an average man—that she never instigates, only responds.

Like enthusiasts in general, he made no inquiries into details of procedure.

I spent many a charming evening talking and playing with Albertine, but none so sweet as when I was watching her sleep.

When an actor marries an actress they both fight for the mirror.

The Waters are Nature's storehouse in which she locks up her wonders.

You many have noticed I have a temper ... but when I calmed down, I realized that this world, blighted and imperfect as it is, would be better with you in it.

You know that a plan was dreamed up by politicians and pollsters - and not by, oh, anyone who knows what they are talking about - when the numbers are nice and round with a catchy ring to them.

Secrets. I can't take then with me. If I do, when I go, when I arrive at my final destination, I'll be . . . impure.

...Ere midnight’s frown and morning’s smile, ere thou and peace may meet.

Only trust in God can transform doubts into certainty, evil into good, night into radiant dawn.

Keep a gratitude journal. Write down at least three things a day you are either thankful for, made you smile or genuinely inspired you.

Indies are always an extra challenge. The time is shorter because you have less money to spend and fewer days to shoot.