“Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they c...” — Robert Staughton Lynd Quote

“Most of us believe in trying to make other people happy only if they can be happy in ways which we approve.”

“Knowledge is power only if man knows what facts not to bother with.”

“Cut quarrels out of literature, and you will have very little history or drama or fiction or epic poetry left.”

“Life is such unutterable hell, solely because it is sometimes beautiful. If we could only be miserable all the time, if there could be no such things as love or beauty or faith or hope, if I could be absolutely certain that my love would never be returned: how much more simple life would be. One could plod through the Siberian salt mines of existence without being bothered about happiness. Unfortunately the happiness is there. There is always the chance (about eight hundred and fifty to one) that another heart will come to mine. I can't help hoping, and keeping faith, and loving beauty. Quite frequently I am not so miserable as it would be wise to be.”

“The beautiful thing about writing with the person that you love is that when they come up with an idea that is great, it's this dual happiness because that's the partner and that's such a good idea, and I'm proud of you, and then also I'm really excited for the project.”