In England ... education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes, and would probably lead to acts of violence in Grosvenor Square.

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

It is not good for one's morals to see bad acting

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

Examinations, sir, are pure humbug from beginning to end. If a man is a gentleman, he knows quite enough, and if he is not a gentleman, whatever he knows is bad for him.

Everyone should keep someone else's diary.

Philosophy teaches us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of others.