Defeatism is the wretchedest of policies.

Financiers live in a world of illusion. They count on something which they call the capital of the country, which has no existence.

Orchestras only need to be sworn at, and a German is consequently at an advantage with them, as English profanity, except in America, has not gone beyond a limited technology of perdition.

What use are cartridges in battle? I always carry chocolate instead.

A broken heart is a very pleasant complaint for a man in London if he has a comfortable income.

Americans adore me and will go on adoring me until I say something nice about them.

Tradition will accustom people to any atrocity