Lost Illusion is the undisclosed title of every novel.

The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life from one's encounter with it in a book.

To be witty is not enough. One must possess sufficient wit to avoid having too much of it.

We can talk frankly about our defects only to those who recognise our qualities.

We appreciate frankness from those who like us. Frankness from others is called insolence.

Modesty and unselfishness - these are the virtues which men praise - and pass by.

Sincerity is glass, discretion is diamond.