Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord. – Nikolai Gogol
We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any. – Nikolai Gogol

Always think of what is useful and not what is beautiful. Beauty will come of its own accord. – Nikolai Gogol
We ought to thank God for that. Yes, the man who tills the land is more worthy of respect than any. – Nikolai Gogol
Some of the writers I admire who seem very, very funny and very emotional to me can develop a closeness with the reader without giving too much of themselves away. Lorrie Moore comes to mind, as does David Sedaris. When they write, the reader thinks that theyre being trusted as a friend. – Sloane Crosley