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

Flattery is praise without foundation.

- 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…

- 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…

- 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…

- 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…

- 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…

- Eliza Leslie

Avoid giving invitations to bores - they will come without.

- 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