Old age is fifteen years older than I am.

Anytime you see a Hungarian, kick him. He'll know why. Any two philosophers can tell each other all they know in two hours.

Men are idolaters, and want something to look at and kiss and hug, or throw themselves down before; they always did, they always will; and if you don't make it of wood, you must make it of words.

To brag little, to lose well, / To crow gently if in luck, / To pay up, to own up, / To shut up if beaten, / Are the virtues of a sportingman.

Life is painting a picture, not doing a sum.

Leisure only means a chance to do other jobs that demand attention.

Nothing is so commonplace has the wish to be remarkable.