... the English are very fond of being entertained, and ... they regard the French and the American people as destined by Heaven to amuse them.

... the English are very fond of being entertained, and ... they regard the French and the American people as destined by Heaven to amuse them.

If you should put a knife into a French girl's learning it would explode and blow away like an omelette soufflee.

...I think the Americans are the only people who have good beds. I consider the American bedroom unparalleled for freshness, comfort, and cleanliness. It is worth going all over Europe in order to come home to one's own bed.

I did not find Liverpool ugly. Her stately public buildings, broad streets, public squares, and noble statues redeem her from the charge.

Holland is a land of intense paradox. It is quite impossible, but it is there.

Washington society has always demanded less and given more than any society in this country--demanded less of applause, deference,etiquette, and has accepted as current coin quick wit, appreciative tact, and a talent for talking.