Everything in moderation, including moderation.

The work of art is to dominate the spectator: the spectator is not to dominate the work of art.

I like talking to a brick wall- it's the only thing in the world that never contradicts me!

Civilization is not by means an easy thing to attain to. There are only two ways by which man can reach it. One is by being cultured, the other by being corrupt.

Learned conversation is either the affectation of the ignorant or the profession of the mentally unemployed.

All the spring may be hidden in the single bud, and the low ground nest of the lark may hold the joy that is to herald the feet of many rose-red dawns.

One should never make one's entrance with a scandal. One should reserve that to give an interest to one's old age.