A map of the world that does not include Utopia is not worth even glancing at, for it leaves out the one country at which Humanity is always landing. And when Humanity lands there, it looks out, and, seeing a better country, sets sail. Progress is the realisation of Utopias.

The worst of having a romance of any kind is that it leaves one so unromantic.

There is nothing so difficult to marry as a large nose.

Wisdom is to have dreams big enough not to lose sight when we pursue them.

Looking good and dressing well is a necessity. Having a purpose in life is not.

I didn't have a life until I went up onstage.

The moment you think you understand a great work of art, it's dead for you.