If I am occasionally a little over-dressed, I make up for it by being always immensely over-educated.

The sure way of knowing nothing about life is to try to make oneself useful.

And once, or twice, to throw the dice is a gentlemanly game, But he does not win who plays with Sin in the secret house of shame

Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught.

Don't be discouraged if your children reject your advice. Years later they will offer it to their own offspring.

I am sick of women who love one. Women who hate one are much more interesting.

The aim of life is self-development. To realize one's nature perfectly - that is what each of us is here for.