A part of eugenic politics would finally land us in an extensive use of the lethal chamber. A great many people would have to be put out of existence simply because it wastes other people's time to look after them.

The only sensible person is my tailor. He measures me anew each time he sees me.

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

The British churchgoer prefers a severe preacher because he thinks a few home truths will do his neighbors no harm.

Hell is a place where you have nothing to do but amuse yourself.

It is very doubtful whether man is enough of a political animal to produce a good, sensible, serious and efficient constitution. All the evidence is against it.

Oh, well, if you want original conversations, you'd better go and talk to yourself.