With the exception of capitalism, there is nothing so revolting as revolution.

The capacity of any conqueror is more likely than not to be an illusion produced by the incapacity of his adversary.

If 'Pygmalion' is not good enough for your friends with its own verbal music, their talent must be altogether extraordinary.

I also made it quite clear that Socialism means equality of income or nothing, and that under socialism you would not be allowed to be poor. You would be forcibly feed, clothed, lodged, taught, and employed whether you like it or not. If it were discovered that you had not character enough to be worth all this trouble, you might possibly be executed in a kindly manner; but whilst you were permitted to live you would have to live well.

The real moment of success is not the moment apparent to the crowd.

A contract for better for worse is a contract that should not be tolerated.

The ideal love affair should be conducted by post.