“I would not be at all surprised to find that it was for gold that Cain committed the first murder. (It happened a very long time ago, and Holy Writ, though no doubt divinely inspired, is a trifle careless about details. God is not a historian).”

There are too many people in the world as it is, but the supply of ancient manuscripts is severely limited.

Conventional history completely ignores half the human race.

A fondness for martyrdom, especially of the verbal variety, is common to the young.

Money was the manure of politics.

Love has a very dulling effect on the brain

Your trousers are on fire. I would have told you, but you so dislike advice.

The combination of physical strength and moral sincerity combined with tenderness of heart is exactly what is wanted in a husband.–Ameila Peabody

Getting an idea for a book is not the problem, but you need 300 ideas – an idea a page.

You are softening toward the young rascal because he is ill, and because he says he likes cats.” “It is an engaging quality, Emerson.” “That depends,” said Emerson darkly, “on how he likes them.

No woman really wants a man to carry her off; she only wants him to want to do it.

Writing is like a bird-watcher watching for birds: the stories are there: you just have to train yourself to look for them.

I never meant to marry. In my opinion, a woman born in the last half of the nineteenth century of the Christian era suffered from enough disadvantages without willfully embracing another.

Nefret had always had an uncanny ability to read his thoughts. ‘Did she cry?’ she asked sweetly. ‘And then you kissed her? You shouldn’t have done that. I’m sure you meant well, but kissing someone out of pity is always a mistake.

A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.

Dogs can be made to feel guilty about anything, including the sins of their owners. Cats refuse to take the blame for anything – including their own sins.

Loving someone condemns you to a lifetime of fear. You become painfully conscious of how fragile people are – bundles of brittle bones and vulnerable flesh, breeding grounds for billions of deadly germs and horrible diseases.

I always inspired by the doubt of being an average person. 

You are way too powerful to keep doubting yourself.  

Love is an ocean, trust is a ship sailing in that ocean and doubt is a hole in that ship, bigger the hole faster your ship will sink. 

Most important thing is to get rid of doubt. If you got doubt in what you’re doing it’s not gonna work.

I have no patience for anybody who doubts me, none at all.

When you’re feeling doubtful, remember that an idea set forth with hard work can create miracles.

Become your biggest advocate. Drop the doubts, fears and insecurities.

No one doubts you after you succeed. Everyone needs proof but you don’t. You know what you’re capable of.