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 income. And yet how often is this done (either heedlessly or… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Beaten biscuits: This is the most laborious of cakes, and also the most unwholesome, even when made in the best manner. We do not… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Ignorant people always suppose that popular writers are wonderfully well-paid - and must be making rapid fortunes - because they neither starve in garrets,… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
If a person begins by telling you, 'Do not be offended at what I am going to say,' prepare yourself for something that she… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
“An amusing writer of the last century, justly complains of the want of definite words to express, distinctly and unmistakably, the different degrees of… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
When in company with literary women, make no allusions to 'learned ladies,' or 'blue stockings,' or express surprise that they should have any knowledge… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Many persons erroneously suppose that an author has always on hand an unlimited number of her own books; or that the publisher will kindly… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
On this earth there are many roads to heaven; and each traveller supposes his own to be the best. But they must all unite… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Gratitude is a very pleasant sensation, both for those who feel and to those who excite it. No one who confers a favor can… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
Recollect that to a woman who gets her living by her pen, 'time is money,' as it is to an artist. Therefore, encroaching on… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
When you see persons slip down on the ice, do not laugh at them. ... It is more feminine on witnessing such a sight,… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share Image
