In matters of grave importance, style, not sincerity, is the vital thing.

The basis of action is lack of imagination. It is the last resource of those who know not how to dream.

It takes great deal of courage to see the world in all its tainted glory, and still to love it.

To make a good salad is to be a brilliant diplomatist - the problem is entirely the same in both cases. To know exactly how much oil one must put with one's vinegar.

Murder is always a mistake. One should never do anything that one cannot talk about after dinner.

I don't mind plain women being puritans. It is the only excuse they have for being plain.

Anybody can be good in the country. There are no temptations there.