I always try to write on the principle of the iceberg. There is seven-eighths of it underwater for every part that shows.

No one ever stopped when they were winning.

I am thee and thou art me and all of one is the other.

Everything is on such a clear financial basis in France. It is the simplest country to live in. No one makes things complicated by becoming your friend for any obscure reason. If you want people to like you you have only to spend a little money. I spent a little money and the waiter liked me. He appreciated my valuable qualities. He would be glad to see me, and would want me at his table. It would be a sincere liking because it would have a sound basis. I was back in France.

How did we go bankrupt? Two ways. Slowly, and then all of a sudden.

It seemed out of place to think of consequences during the fiesta.

Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut.