He may be mad, but there's method in his madness. There nearly always is method in madness. It's what drives men mad, being methodical.

I say that a man must be certain of his morality for the simple reason that he has to suffer for it.

Before the Roman came to Rye or out to severn strode, / The rolling English drunkard made the rolling English road.

London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.

It is the chief value of legend to mix up the centuries while preserving the sentiment.

It is impossible without humility to enjoy anything - even pride.

Gratitude, being nearly the greatest of human duties, is also nearly the most difficult.