An old man, having retired from active life, regains the gaity and irresponsibility of childhood. He is ready to play, he cannot run with his son, but he can totter with his grandson. Our first and last steps have the same rhythm.

When you become used to never being alone, you may consider yourself Americanised

Style is the hallmark of a temperament stamped upon the material at hand.

A successful marriage is an edifice that must be rebuilt every day.

If you value a man's regard, strive with him. As to liking, you like your newspaper - and despise it.

You don't love a man for what he says, but love what he says because you love him.

The really great novel tends to be the exact negative of its author's life.