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. . . .

When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten read more

When a man sends you an impudent letter, sit right down and give it back to him with interest ten times compounded, and then throw both letters in the wastebasket.

The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.

The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.

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

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

I wrote my friend a letter using a highlighting pen. But he could not read it, he thought I was read more

I wrote my friend a letter using a highlighting pen. But he could not read it, he thought I was trying to show him certain parts of a piece of paper.

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

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.

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.