I do not scruple to employ mendacity and a fictitious appearance of female incompetence when the occasion demands it.

A lady cannot be blamed if a master criminal takes a fancy to her.

If someone lies down and invites you to trample upon him, you are a remarkable individual if you decline the invitation.

He hesitated for a moment. Then he said softly, "I love you, Mother." He took my hand and kissed it, and folded my fingers round the stem of the rose. He had stripped it of its thorns.

I do, however, think it would be difficult to write books I don't like to read.

love has a very dulling effect on the brain

A man asking for help ought to at least give directions.