Think what stupid things the people must have done with their money who say they're 'happier without'.

She threw back her head with a laugh that made her chins ripple like little waves.

True originality consists not in a new manner but in a new vision.

Since the Americans have ceased to have dyspepsia, they have lost the only thing that gave them any expression.

She had been bored all afternoon by Percy Gryce... but she could not ignore him on the morrow, she must follow up her success, must submit to more boredom, must be ready with fresh compliances and adaptibilities, and all on the bare chance that he might ultimately decide to do her the honour of boring her for life.

What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose 'em out.

Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair.