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

Self-pity comes so naturally to all of us.

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

All of us, from time to time, need a plunge into freedom and novelty, after which routine and discipline will seem delightful by contrast.

The first recipe for happiness is: avoid too lengthy meditation on the past.

Inspiration in matters of taste will not come twice.

Business is a combination of war and sport.