It is no longer possible to accept the benefits of civilization and at the same time deny the supernatural basis upon which it is based.

Conversation should be like juggling; up go the balls and plates, up and over, in and out, good solid objects that glitter in the footlights and fall with a bang if you miss them.

"It is typical of Oxford," I said, "to start the new year in autumn."

I have a good mind not to take Aloysius to Venice. I don't want him to meet a lot of horrid Italian bears and pick up bad habits.

Wine is a bride who brings a great dowry to the man who woos her persistently and gracefully.

We cherish our friends not for their ability to amuse us, but for ours to amuse them...

I am suing Lord Beaverbrook for libel and hope for some lovely tax-free money in damages. He has very conveniently told some lies about me.