Reverence is a good thing, and part of its value is that the more we revere a man, the more sharply are we struck by anything in him (and there is always much) that is incongruous with his greatness.

A hundred eyes were fixed on her, and half as many hearts lost to her.

People seem to think there is something inherently noble and virtuous in the desire to go for a walk.

Fate weaves the darkness, which is perhaps why she weaves so badly.

We must stop talking about the American dream and start listening to the dreams of Americans.

People are either born hosts or born guests.

No Roman ever was able to say, 'I dined last night with the Borgias'.