Harsh reality is always better than false hope.

I think every period - except for the 14th century, or something - has some merits.

Lawyers are always confident before the verdict. It's only after that they share their doubts.

I never know which is worse: the sorrow when you hit the bird or the shame when you miss it.

There are many nations that have perfected a particular room. You know, you have the French drawing-room, the Austrian ball room, the German dining room, and I think the library is a room the English get right.

Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.

I'm seen as a chronicler of the class system, which I don't think is unfair.