God is a sort of burglar. As a young man you knock him down; as an old man you try to conciliate him, because he may knock you down.

I was born old and get younger every day. At present I am sixty years young.

She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.

Cynicism is the humour of hatred

I'll have that one, please.

The only man who wasn't spoilt by being lionized was Daniel.

He is an old bore. Even the grave yawns for him.