He was a solemn, unsmiling, sanctimonious old iceberg who looked like he was waiting for a vacancy in the Trinity.
It were not best that we should all think alike.
We all live in the protection of certain cowardices which we call our principles.
Always tell the truth; then you don't have to remember anything
To be busy is man's only happiness.
The house was as empty as a beer closet in premises where painters have been at work.