A man ought to be able to be fond of his wife without making a fool of himself about her.

The degree of tolerance attainable at any moment depends on the strain under which society is maintaining its cohesion.

In the right key one can say anything. In the wrong key, nothing: the only delicate part is the establishment of the key.

Greatness is one of the sensations of littleness

A day's work is a day's work, neither more nor less, and the man or woman who does it needs a day's sustenance, a night's repose and due leisure, whether they be painter or ploughman.

Effectiveness of assertion is the alpha and omega of style.

People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances.