The difference of the English and Irish character is nowhere more plainly discerned than in their respective kitchens. With the former, this apartment is probably the cleanest, and certainly the most orderly, in the house.... An Irish kitchenis usually a temple dedicated to the goddess of disorder; and, too often, joined with her, is the potent deity of dirt.

Never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that. People will take you very much at your own reckoning.

I believe journalism is coming to be regarded as quite a respectable occupation for gentlemen nowadays.

High rank and soft manners may not always belong to a true heart.

It is very hard, that necessity of listening to a man who says nothing

Love is like any other luxury. You have no right to it unless you can afford it.

Men are cowards before women until they become tyrants.