Until the men of action clear out the talkers we who have social consciences are at the mercy of those who have none.

A pornographic novelist is one who exploits the sexual instinct as a prostitute does. A legitimate sex novel elucidates it or brings out its poetry, tragedy, or comedy.

Socialism is the same as Communism, only better English.

There is at bottom only one genuinely scientific treatment for all diseases, and that is to stimulate the phagocytes.

Give me the artist who breathes it like a native, and goes about his work in it as quietly as a common man goes about his ordinary business. Mozart did so; and that is why I like him. Even if I did not, I should pretend to; for a taste in his music is a mark of caste among musicians, and should be worn, like a tall hat, by the amateur who wishes to pass for a true Brahmin.

Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.

Heartbreak is life educating us.