Answer: His childhood provided many topics which London could give first hand accounts on. He could write accurately about growing up without 'T.L.C. ', growing up in poverty and loneliness in childhood.
I also concur that Franklin Delano Roosevelt stated this. He made this comment to congress and was wanting congress to support his program that would supposedly assist our friend Great Britain in fighting against Hitler and his regime without directly involving American troops. This comment was made during World War 2.
Hopefully this helps.
1. Macbeth and lady Macbeth plans to kill Duncan
2. Lady macbeth is flattering duncan to make him feel safe and welcomed so he will not suspect his death later on in the play