God gave humans language so they could conceal their thoughts from one another.

Only a man who has loved a woman of genius can appreciate what happiness there is in loving a fool.

An important art of politicians is to find new names for institutions which under old names have become odious to the public.

In a novel, the author gives the leading character intelligence and distinction. Fate goes to less trouble: mediocrities play a part in great events simply from happening to be there.

The art of putting the right men in the right places is first in the science of government; but that of finding places for the discontented is the most difficult.

The bold defiance of a woman is the certain sign of her shame, - when she has once ceased to blush, it is because she has too much to blush for.

A court is an assembly of noble and distinguished beggars.