words of wisdom

Just reading some favourite quotes and this one stood out as so very yogic.  Do you know who wrote it? Clue: Famous woman writer with equally talented sisters who were also novelists.

I can live alone, if self-respect, and circumstances require me so to do.

 I need not sell my soul to buy bliss. 

I have an inward treasure born with me, which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be withheld, or offered only at a price I cannot afford to give.”