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.

Frankly, I've come to feel that there are two kinds of people: those who act like thermometers and those who act like thermostats.

Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.

There is nothing more boring than a bored person.

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

Counterfeit charm is worse than none at all.

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