Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

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.

Wherever there's trouble, look for a priest.

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

If you wish to be popular in society consent to be taught many things you already know.

The art of statesmanship is to foresee the inevitable and to expedite its occurrence.

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.