I feel that if I kept it secret it might grow in my mind (as poisonous things grow in the dark) and take its place with the other terrible thoughts that gnaw me

When a love comes to an end, weaklings cry, efficient ones instantly find another love, and the wise already have one in reserve.

Behind the perfection of a man's style, must lie the passion of a man's soul.

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation, and conversation must have a common basis, and between two people of widely different culture the only common basis possible is the lowest level.

He was a hero to his valet, who bullied him, and a terror to most of his relations, whom he bullied in turn. Only England could have produced him, and he always said that the country was going to the dogs. His principles were out of date, but there was a good deal to be said for his prejudices.

He wanted to be where no one would know who he was. He wanted to escape from himself.

Oh! I don't think I would like to catch a sensible man. I shouldn't know what to talk to him about.