The terror of society, which is the basis of morals, the terror of God, which is the secret of religion-these are the two things that govern us.

No artist has ethical sympathies. An ethical sympathy in an artist is an unpardonable mannerism of style.

But she is happiest alone. She is happiest alone.

Football is all very well as a game for rough girls, but is hardly suitable for delicate boys.

I am not in favour of this modern mania for turning bad people into good people at a moment's notice.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise for which we are later, in the fullness of time and understanding, very grateful for!

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