It is in the blood of genius to love play for its own sake, and whether one uses one's skill on thrones or women, swords or pens, gold or fame, the game's the thing.

As the dog becomes thoroughbred in the laws of clan and caste; obedient, fraternal and loyal; so is the man who accepts the gentleman's code.

Thinking a smile all the time will keep your face youthful.

Repeat not the manner of a flirtation; for lo, all the world shall hear of it, and women will taunt thee.

As the cat lapses into savagery by night, and barbarously explores the dark, so primal and titanic is a woman with the love madness.

Style is doing things not in any way but in the best way.

Verily, men do foolish things thoughtlessly, knowing not why; but no woman doeth aught without a reason.