A true gentleman is one who is never intentionally rude.

In the old days men had the rack. Now they have the Press.

ever since I met you I have admired you more than any girl...I have ever met since...I met you.

Only mediocrities progress. An artist revolves in a cycle of masterpieces, the first of which is no less perfect than the last.

Lean on principles, one day they'll end up giving way.

It is a sad truth, but we have lost the faculty of giving lovely names to things. Names are everything. I never quarrel with actions. My one quarrel is with words. The man who could call a spade a spade should be compelled to use one. It is the only thing he is fit for.

What a pity that in life we only get our lessons when they are of no use to us.