[To Jean Harlow, who repeatedly mispronounced her first name:] No, no, Jean. The t is silent, as in Harlow.

Rich men's houses are seldom beautiful, rarely comfortable, and never original. It is a constant source of surprise to people of moderate means to observe how little a big fortune contributes to Beauty.

There is nothing more perplexing in life than to know at what point you should surrender your intellect to your faith.

He's very clever, but sometimes his brains go to his head.

The power to love what is purely abstract is given to few.

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life.

The Bible tells us to forgive our enemies, not our friends