No fine work can be done without concentration and self-sacrifice and toil and doubt.

There is much to be said for failure. It is more interesting than success.

It is a part of English hypocrisy or English reserve, that whilst we are fluent enough in grumbling about small inconveniences, we insist on making light of any great difficulties or grief's that may beset us.

Every one, even the richest and most munificent of men, pays much by cheque more light-heartedly than he pays little in specie.

To give and then not feel that one has given is the very best of all ways of giving.

You will find that the woman who is really kind to dogs is always one who has failed to inspire sympathy in men.

All fantasy should have a solid base in reality.