A committee should consist of three men, two of whom are absent.
Cynicism is the humour of hatred
I was born old and get younger every day. At present I am sixty years young.
When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat.
She kissed her way into society. I don't like her. But don't misunderstand me: my dislike is purely platonic.
The only man who wasn't spoilt by being lionized was Daniel.