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.

What is wrong with the prosaic Englishman is what is wrong with the prosaic men of all countries: stupidity.

We know there is intention and purpose in the universe, because there is intention and purpose in us.

Never repeat old grievances.

We mustn't be stiff and stand-off, you know. We must be thoroughly democratic, and patronize everybody without distinction of class.

He never does a proper thing without giving an improper reason for it.

Alcohol is a very necessary article. It enables Parliament to do things at eleven at night that no sane person would do at eleven in the morning.