Women prefer to talk in twos, while men prefer to talk in threes.

The aim of life is appreciation; there is no sense in not appreciating things; and there is no sense in having more of them if you have less appreciation of them.

Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf; is better than a whole loaf.

Happiness is a mystery, like religion, and should never be rationalised.

The academic mind reflects infinity, and is full of light by the simple process of being shallow and standing still.

Literature and fiction are two entirely different things. Literature is a luxury; fiction is a necessity.

The truth is that it is our attitude towards children that is right, and our attitude towards grown-up people that is wrong.