Some people are born to lift heavy weights, some are born to juggle golden balls.
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.
Every one, even the richest and most munificent of men, pays much by cheque more light-heartedly than he pays little in specie.
Admiration involves a glorious obliquity of vision.
Only the insane take themselves seriously.
Pessimism does win us great happy moments.