Where there is no knowledge ignorance calls itself science.

When you find something funny search it for hidden truth.

It is impossible for an Englishman to open his mouth without making some other Englishman hate or despise him.

People must not be forced to adopt me as their favourite author, even for their own good.

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

There is nothing on earth more exquisite than a bonny book, with well-placed columns of rich black writing in beautiful borders, and illuminated pictures cunningly inset. But nowadays, instead of looking at books, people read them. A book might as well be one of those orders for bacon and bran.

It is dangerous to be sincere unless you are also stupid.