I didn't want to work. It was as simple as that. I distrusted work, disliked it. I thought it was a very bad thing that the human race had unfortunately invented for itself.

With thought, all problems can be resolved.

You gave too much rein to your imagination. Imagination is a good servant, and a bad master. The simplest explanation is always the most likely.

Coffee in England always tastes like a chemistry experiment.

The out-of-date returns in due course as the picturesque.

You cannot mix up sentiment and reason.

The truth, however ugly in itself, is always curious and beautiful to seekers after it.