One must always say things that aim to interest, because in the world one must after all pay for one's keep. Mary MacLane aiminterestpay Change image and share on social
I am a genius. Then it amused me to keep saying so, but now it does not. I expected to be happy sometime. Now I know I shall never be. Mary MacLane amuseexpectgenius Change image and share on social
I want to write such things as compel the admiring acclamation of the world at large, such things as are written but once in years, things subtle but distinctly different from the books written every day. Mary MacLane acclamationadmirebook share on social
I never give my real self. I have a hundred sides, and I turn first one way and then the other. I am playing a deep game. I have a number of strong cards up my sleeve. I have never been myself, excepting to two friends. Mary MacLane carddeepexcept share on social
I do not see any beauty in self-restraint. Mary MacLane beautyrestraint Change image and share on social
My intention to lecture is as vague as my intention is to go on the stage. I will never consider an offer to lecture, not because I despise the vocation, but because I have no desire to appear on the public rostrum. Mary MacLane desiredespiseintention share on social
Of poets I put Virgil first - he was greatest. Mary MacLane greatpoetput Change image and share on social
Genius of a kind has always been with me; an empty heart that has taken on a certain wooden quality; an excellent, strong woman's body and a pitiably starved soul. Mary MacLane bodyemptyexcellent Change image and share on social
I want fame more than I can tell. But more than I want fame I want happiness. Mary MacLane famehappiness Change image and share on social
I was born to be alone, and I always shall be; but now I want to be. Mary MacLane bear Change image and share on social