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… — 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 say with truth that they 'want no thanks.' They always do. — 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 recommend it; but there is no accounting for tastes. Children would not eat these biscuits-nor grown persons either, if they can get any other sort of bread. When living in a town where there are bakers,… — Eliza Leslie Copy Share
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
