There is in the human race some dark spirit of recalcitrance, always pulling us in the direction contrary to that in which we are reasonably expected to go.

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

Improvisation is the essence of good talk. Heaven defend us from the talker who doles out things prepared for us; but let heaven not less defend us from the beautiful spontaneous writer who puts his trust in the inspiration of the moment.

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

I believe the twenty-four hour day has come to stay.

I am a Tory anarchist. I should like everyone to go about doing just as he pleased - short of altering any of the things to which I have grown accustomed.

The loveliest face in all the world will not please you if you see it suddenly eye to eye, at a distance of half an inch from your own.