Judges, like the criminal classes, have their lighter moments

the costume of the nineteenth century is detestable. It is so sombre, so depressing. Sin is the only real colour-element left in modern life.

If God wished to punish us, all he would need to do would be to answer our prayers.

When I had to fill in my immigration papers, I gave my age as 19, and my profession as genius; I added that I had nothing to declare except my talent.

In war, the strong make slaves of the weak, and in peace the rich makes slaves of the poor.

Women treat us [men] like humanity treats gods – they worship us and keep bothering us to do something.

I can resist anything but the temptation to make a clever witticism.