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

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.

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

Show me another pleasure like dinner which comes every day and lasts an hour.

The rich man despises those who flatter him too much, and hates those who do not flatter him at all.

Espresso is to Italy, what champagne is to France.

Love is a reality which is born in the fairy region of romance.