Edith Wharton (1862 – 1937), the esteemed American author, grew up in a wealthy family that didn’t think it was proper for a young woman of their society to be writer. Here’s a collection of perceptive quotes by Edith Wharton, who was ever observant about human nature and honest about the challenges of the writing life.

Though she initially lacked confidence, her first published works were steps to self-acceptance. Wharton lived a full life, building herself a mansion in Lenox, Massachusetts, living in France, aiding war refugees, and winning a Pulitzer Prize for her novel, The Age of Innocence (1921). Read More→