The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.

The art of art, the glory of expression and the sunshine of the light of letters, is simplicity.

This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment

This is not a letter but my arms around you for a brief moment

Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.

Letter writing is the only device for combining solitude with good company.

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.

I have received no more than one or two letters in my life that were worth the postage.

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

Letters are expectation packaged in an envelope.

Never write a letter if you can help it, and never destroy one!

Never write a letter if you can help it, and never destroy one!

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts read more

If you are in doubt whether to write a letter or not, don't. And the advice applies to many doubts in life besides that of letter writing.

I've been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you. Each one a line or two: "I'm fine, baby. read more

I've been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you. Each one a line or two: "I'm fine, baby. How are you?" I would send them, but I know that it's just not enough. My words are cold and flat, and you deserve more than that.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.

One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer.