Find expression for a sorrow, and it will become dear to you. Find expression for a joy, and you will intensify its ecstasy.

Conscience and cowardice are really the same things, Basil. Conscience is the trade-name of the firm. That is all.

It is not good for one's morals to see bad acting

Many of the great achievements of the world were accomplished by tired and discouraged men who kept on working.

I never read a book I must review; it prejudices you so.

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

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