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

Conscience and cowardice are really the same things, Basil. Conscience is the trade-name of the firm. That is all.

Nothing is so dangerous as being too modern; one is apt to grow old fashioned quite suddenly.

Art is the only serious thing in the world. And the artist is the only person who is never serious.

The very essence of romance is uncertainty.

What the hell is an oboe?

A pessimist is somebody who complains about the noise when opportunity knocks.