The more one analyses people, the more all reasons for analysis disappear. Sooner or later one comes to that dreadful universal thing called human nature.

I must decline your invitation owing to a subsequent engagement.

Those who are faithful know only the trivial side of love: it is the faithless who know love's tragedies.

What is termed Sin is an essential element of progress. Without it the world would stagnate, or grow old, or become colourless.

I don't play accurately--any one can play accurately--but I play with wonderful expression. As far as the piano is concerned, sentiment is my forte. I keep science for Life.

If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for. If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.

Lots of people act well, but few people talk well. This shows that talking is the more difficult of the two.