A practical man is a man who practices the errors of his forefathers.

Nobody should ever look anxious except those who have no anxiety.

Female friendships are of rapid growth.

Adventures are to the adventurous.

I rather like bad wine; one gets so bored with good wine.

Under this roof are the heads of the family of Rothschild - a name famous in every capital of Europe and every division of the globe. If you like, we shall divide the United States into two parts, one for you, James [Rothschild], and one for you, Lionel [Rothschild]. Napoleon will do exactly and all that I shall advise him.

Bore: one who has the power of speech but not the capacity for conversation.