Desire is in men a hunger, in women only an appetite.
The know-nothings are, unfortunately, seldom the do-nothings.
Make a habit of telling the truth, or make a habit of lying: to decide each case on its own merits is exhausting, and hardly ever worth it.
If you're a gifted flirt, talking about the price of eggs will do as well as any other subject.
It upsets women to be, or not to be, stared at hungrily.
Many things can make you miserable for weeks; few can bring you a whole day of happiness.