Man can learn everything if he will but try.

All men are equal — all men, that is to say, who possess umbrellas.

He was obliged however to throw over Christianity. Those who base their conduct upon what they are rather than upon what they ought to be, always must throw it over in the end . . . .

Suspense: the only literary tool that has any effect upon tyrants and savages.

Nonsense and beauty have close connections.

It is so difficult - at least, I find it difficult - to understand people who speak the truth.

He educated Maurice, or rather his spirit educated Maurice's spirit, for they themselves became equal. Neither thought "Am I led; am I leading?" Love had caught him out of triviality and Maurice out of bewilderment in order that two imperfect souls might touch perfection.