People sometimes inquire what form of government is most suitable for an artist to live under. To this question there is only one answer. The form of government that is most suitable to the artist is no government at all.

Romance should never begin with sentiment. It should begin with science and end with a settlement. Nothing spoils romance so much as a sense of humor in the woman. When one is in love one always begins by deceiving oneself, and one always ends by deceiving others. This is what the world calls a romance.

It is awfully hard work doing nothing. However, I don't mind hard work when there is no definite object of any kind. To do nothing at all is the most difficult thing.

A beggar hates his benefactor as much as he hates himself for begging.

I didn't say I liked it Harry. I said it fascinated me. There is a great difference.

Most people live for love and admiration. But it is by love and admiration that we should live.

I must remember that a good friend is a new world.