“Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfillment.”

“Let woman out of the home, let man into it, should be the aim of education. The home needs man, and the world outside needs woman.”

“Life without idealism is empty indeed. We just hope or starve to death.”

“In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write.”

“To eat bread without hope is still slowly to starve to death.”

“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”

“A man is educated and turned out to work. But a woman is educated and turned out to grass.”

“I don't wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.”