MRS ALLONBY Is she such a mystery? LORD ILLINGWORTH She is more than a mystery - she is a mood. MRS ALLONBY Moods don't last. LORD ILLINGWORTH It is their chief charm.

If this is the way Queen Victoria treats her prisoners, she doesn't deserve to have any.

I asked the question for the best reason possible, for the only reason, indeed, that excuses anyone for asking any question - simple curiosity.

When the gods wish to punish us they answer our prayers.

To make men Socialists is nothing, but to make Socialism human is a great thing.

Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.

Now and then it is a joy to have one's table red with wine and roses.