The liar at any rate recognizes that recreation, not instruction, is the aim of conversation, and is a far more civilized being than the blockhead who loudly expresses his disbelief in a story which is told simply for the amusement of the company.

But then one regrets the loss even of one's worst habits. Perhaps one regrets them the most. They are such an essential part of one's personality.

It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned.

Every effect that one produces gives one an enemy. To be popular one must be a mediocrity.

The criminal classes are so close to us that even the policemen can see them.

Do not forget that small daily actions do or undo character.

There are only two tragedies in life: one is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.