Women sometimes forgive a man who forces the opportunity, but never a man who misses ones.

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.

Merit, however inconsiderable, should be sought for and rewarded. Methods are the master of masters.

What clever man has ever needed to commit a crime? Crime is the last resort of political half-wits.

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

Without freedom of the press, there can be no representative government.

There is one person that is wiser than anybody, and that is everybody.