Charm might be described as enlightened self-interest, a development of one's best self. ... In the simplest possible terms, I think genuine charm is an unmotivated interest in others.

Life is the best party I've ever been invited to.

Out of sight, out of mind' applies with even greater force to entertainers than to lovers.

It is almost axiomatic that the best conversationalist is really the best listener.

Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.

People are much more fascinated by your interests than they are by your opinions.

Self-love is so monogamous that no one is going to take the trouble to break the affair up for you.