Letters are useful as a means of expressing the ideal self. . . . In letters we can reform without read more

Letters are useful as a means of expressing the ideal self. . . . In letters we can reform without practice, beg without humiliation, snip and shape embarrassing experiences to the measure of our own desires. . . .

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

I've been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you. Each one a line or two: "I'm fine, baby. read more

I've been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you. Each one a line or two: "I'm fine, baby. How are you?" I would send them, but I know that it's just not enough. My words are cold and flat, and you deserve more than that.

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts read more

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts in life besides that of letter writing.

This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment

This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment

Never write a letter if you can help it, and never destroy one!

Never write a letter if you can help it, and never destroy one!

There are certain people whom one feels almost inclined to urge to hurry up and die so that their letters read more

There are certain people whom one feels almost inclined to urge to hurry up and die so that their letters can be published.

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.

Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.

Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.