but the bravest man among us is afraid of himself
Woman begins by resisting a man's advances and ends by blocking his retreat.
The tragedy of growing old is not that one is old but that one is young.
Every single work of art is the fulfillment of a prophecy; for every work of art is the conversion of an idea into an image.
When asked what he thought of sports, Oscar Wilde replied, "I approve of any activity that requires the wearing of special clothing.
We in the House of Lords are never in touch with public opinion. That makes us a civilised body.