One life is an absurdly small allowance.

Things good in themselves ... perfectly valid in the integrity of their origins, become fetters if they cannot alter.

To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the most pleasant sensations in the world. You are surrounded by adventure.

I dislike being an anvil for the hammering out of other people's virtues.

It is only the unexpected that ever makes a customs officer think.

I have met charming people, lots who would be charming if they hadn't got a complex about the British and everyone has pleasant and cheerful manners and I like most of the American voices. On the other hand I don't believe they have any God and their hats are frightful. On balance I prefer the Arabs.

This is excellence - the following of anything for its own sake and with its own integrity.