“A wise friend told me that we all could use more than one set of parents—our relations with the original set are too intense, and need dissipating.” 1975O Henry MemorialB A S SRoses Rhododendron Book:Beautiful Girl: Stories Source: Beautiful Girl: Stories
“I like to be alone. Also, I drift, perhaps. When in a crowd, nothing seems to be worth while, and one is an ant in a hurrying mass. Alone, thoughts come with force. They strike one as bluntly as seen things impress themselves.” 1922B A S SThe Shame Of Gold Book:In Lawless Lands Source: In Lawless Lands