As a teacher, as a propagandist, Mr. Shaw is no good at all, even in his own generation. But as a personality, he is immortal.
Most women are not as young as they are painted.
A man's work is rather the needful supplement to himself than the outcome of it.
A hundred eyes were fixed on her, and half as many hearts lost to her.
Men of genius are not quick judges of character. Deep thinking and high imagining blunt that trivial instinct by which you and I size people up.
All fantasy should have a solid base in reality.