It is the fear of middle-age in the young, of old-age in the middle-aged, which is the prime cause of infidelity, that infallible rejuvenator.

All charming people have something to conceal, usually their total dependence on the appreciation of others.

When in doubt, choose greatness.

Only by avoiding the beginning of things can we escape their end.

Doing is overrated, and success undesirable, but the bitterness of failure even more so.

The past is the only dead thing that smells sweet.

The true index of a man's character is the health of his wife.