To get into the best society, nowadays, one has either to feed people, amuse people, or shock people - that is all!
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To get into the best society, nowadays, one has either to feed people, amuse people, or shock people - that is all!
We in the House of Lords are never in touch with public opinion. That makes us a civilised body.
When men give up saying what can be charming, they give up also thinking it.
Never speak disrespectfully of Society. Only people who can't get into it do that.
Passion makes one think in a circle.
Oh! I quite love dull and practical conversations. What I can't stand are dull and practical people. There is a great difference.
What is said of one is unimportant. But it is important who said it.
Whatever happens to oneself happens to another.
The English country gentleman galloping after the fox - the unspeakable in full pursuit of the uneatable.
The young laugh without a motive. It's their most attractive side.