A woman will sometimes forgive the man who tries to seduce her, but never the man who misses an opportunity when offered.

She is such a good friend that she would throw all her acquaintances into the water for the pleasure of fishing them out again.

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.

If we go on explaining we shall cease to understand one another.

There are many people who have the gift, or failing, of never understanding themselves. I have been unlucky enough, or perhaps fortunate enough to have received the opposite gift.

In order to avoid being called a flirt, she always yielded easily.

A married man with a family will do anything for money.