Politics is the systematic cultivation of hatred.

Mistrust first impulses; they are nearly always good.

Speech has been given to man to disguise his thoughts.

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

Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.

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.

Society is divided into two classes: the shearers and the shorn. We should always be with the former against the latter.