When a woman like that whom I've seen so much, All of a sudden drops out of touch; Is always busy and never can, Spare you a moment, it means a man.

It's been my experience, Charlotte, that the crisis never comes as or when you expect.

People love to talk but hate to listen. Listening is not merely not talking, though even that is beyond most of our powers; it means taking a vigorous, human interest in what is being told us. You can listen like a blank wall or like a splendid auditorium where every sound comes back fuller and richer.

Good manners are the techniques of expressing consideration for the feelings of others.

Hate is perhaps the most dynamic of all emotions - fear may immobilize, love may stay the hand, but hate urges to action.

In a world where England is finished and dead: I do not wish to live.

No one really believes in equality who's on top.