Fashion rests upon folly. Art rests upon law. Fashion is ephemeral. Art is eternal. Indeed what is a fashion really? A fashion is merely a form of ugliness so absolutely unbearable that we have to alter it every six months! It is quite clear that were it beautiful and rational we would not alter anything that combined those two rare qualities. And wherever dress has been so, it has remained unchanged in law and principle for many hundred years.

America has never quite forgiven Europe for having been discovered somewhat earlier in history than itself.

We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.

It is through art, and through art only, that we can realise our perfection.

I like to do all the talking myself. It saves time, and prevents arguments.

A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally.

When I was young, I was no one. Now, I'm worldwilde.