Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books; or that the publisher will kindly give her as many as she can want for herself and friends. This is by no means the case.
Recollect that to a woman who gets her living by her pen, 'time is money,' as it is to an artist. Therefore, encroaching on her time is lessening her… - Eliza Leslie
Recollect that to a woman who gets her living by her pen, 'time is money,' as it is to an artist. Therefore, encroaching on her time is lessening her…
- Eliza Leslie
Gratitude is a very pleasant sensation, both for those who feel and to those who excite it. No one who confers a favor can say with truth that they '… - Eliza Leslie
Gratitude is a very pleasant sensation, both for those who feel and to those who excite it. No one who confers a favor can say with truth that they '…
Flattery is praise without foundation. - Eliza Leslie
Flattery is praise without foundation.
On this earth there are many roads to heaven; and each traveller supposes his own to be the best. But they must all unite in one road at the last. It… - Eliza Leslie
On this earth there are many roads to heaven; and each traveller supposes his own to be the best. But they must all unite in one road at the last. It…
Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books; or that the publisher will kindly give her a… - Eliza Leslie
Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books; or that the publisher will kindly give her a…
When in company with literary women, make no allusions to 'learned ladies,' or 'blue stockings,' or express surprise that they should have any knowle… - Eliza Leslie
When in company with literary women, make no allusions to 'learned ladies,' or 'blue stockings,' or express surprise that they should have any knowle…
Avoid giving invitations to bores - they will come without. - Eliza Leslie
Avoid giving invitations to bores - they will come without.
Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in ga… - Eliza Leslie
Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in ga…
If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she knows will certainly offen… - Eliza Leslie
If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she knows will certainly offen…
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