By its very looseness, by its way of evoking rather than defining, suggesting rather than saying, English is a magnificent vehicle for emotional poetry.

Only mediocrity can be trusted to be always at its best. Genius must always have lapses proportionate to its triumphs.

Some people are born to lift heavy weights, some are born to juggle golden balls.

I may be old fashioned, but I am right.

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

Of course we all know that Morris was a wonderful all-round man, but the act of walking round him has always tired me.

It is easier to confess a defect than to claim a quality.