Frankness is usually a euphemism for rudeness.

Nothing can be more puritanical in application than the virtues.

From my experience of life I believe my personal motto should be: 'Beware of any man bringing flowers.

A rebellion against a tyrant is only immoral when it hasn't got a chance.

It is well, when in difficulties, to say never a word, neither black nor white. Speech is silver but silence is golden.

For those who like that sort of thing," said Miss Brodie in her best Edinburgh voice, "That is the sort of thing they like.

Every communist has a fascist frown, every fascist a communist smile.