If one puts forward an idea to a true Englishman--always a rash thing to do, he never dreams of considering whether the idea is right or wrong. The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
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If one puts forward an idea to a true Englishman--always a rash thing to do, he never dreams of considering whether the idea is right or wrong. The only thing he considers of any importance is whether one believes it oneself.
What is the difference between scandal and gossip? Oh! Gossip is charming! History is merely gossip. But scandal is gossip made tedious by morality. A man who moralizes is a hypocrite, and a woman who does so is invariably plain.
It's not good for one's spirit to see a bad recital.
Three autographs always inspire complete confidence, even in money-lenders.
Sentiment is all very well for the button-hole. But the essential thing for a necktie is style. A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.
To many, no doubt, he will seem to be somewhat blatant and bumptious, but we prefer to regard him as being simply British.
When one is in town one amuses oneself. When one is in the country one amuses other people. It is excessively boring.
To get back my youth I would do anything in the world, except take exercise, get up early, or be respectable.
My husband is a sort of promissory note. I am tired of meeting him.
Many a woman has a past, but I am told that she has at least a dozen, and that they all fit.