There are people whose watch stops at a certain hour and who remain permanently at that age.

Between lovers a little confession is a dangerous thing.

Flirting is the gentle art of making a man feel pleased with himself.

And verily, a woman need know but one man well, in order to understand all men; whereas a man may know all women and understand not one of them.

An optimist is merely an ex-pessimist with his pockets full of money, his digestion in good condition, and his wife in the country.

Changing husbands is about as satisfactory as changing a bundle from one hand to the other; it gives you only temporary relief.

What a man calls his 'conscience' is merely the mental action that follows a sentimental reaction after too much wine or love.