Comedies of manners swiftly become obsolete when there are no longer any manners.
For gin, in cruel sober truth, supplies the fuel for flaming youth.
I write at high speed because boredom is bad for my health.
Passion in a dromedary doesn't go so deep; a camel when it's mating never sobs itself to sleep.
He must have been an incredibly good shot.
I don't much care for Hollywood, I'd rather have a nice cup of cocoa.