When they come downstairs from their Ivory Towers, idealists are very apt to walk straight into the gutter.

There are people whose society I find delicious; but when I sit alone and think of them I shudder.

He who goes against the fashion is himself its slave

There are two things to aim at in life: first, to get what you want; and after that, to enjoy it. Only the wisest of mankind achieve the second.

The test of a vocation is the love of the drudgery it involves.

How many of our daydreams would darken into nightmares if there seemed any danger of their coming true!

Most people sell their souls, and live with a good conscience on the proceeds.