The best way to become acquainted with a subject is to write about it.

A sophisticated rhetorician, inebriated with the exuberance of his own verbosity.

Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system.

Women carry a beautiful hand with them to the grave, when a beautiful face has long ago vanished.

The art of conversation is to be prompt without being stubborn, to refute without argument, and to clothe great matters in a motley garb.

Never apologize for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologize for the truth.

The people of England are the most enthusiastic in the world.