No king on earth is as safe in his job as a Trade Union official. There is only one thing that can get him sacked; and that is drink. Not even that, as long as he doesn't actually fall down.

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

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

If we women were particular about men's characters, we should never get married at all.

Peace is not only better than war, but infinitely more arduous.

Only where there is pecuniary equality can the distinction of merit stand out.

Fashions, after all, are only induced epidemics.