The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

On the whole, the great success of marriage in the States is due partly to the fact that no American man is ever idle, and partly to the fact that no American wife is considered responsible for the quality of her husband's dinners.

Be moderate in all things, including moderation.

When you really want love you will find it waiting for you.

I always pass on good advice. It is the only thing to do with it. It is never of any use to oneself.

My experience is that as soon as people are old enough to know better, they don't know anything at all.

Bad artists always admire each other's work. They call it being large-minded and free from prejudice. But a truly great artist cannot conceive of life being shown, or beauty fashioned, under any conditions other than those he has selected.