People are very fond of giving away what they need most themselves. It is what I call the depth of generosity.

Who, being loved, is poor?

Fathers should be neither seen nor heard. That is the only proper basis for family life.

If a man needs an elaborate tombstone in order to remain in the memory of his country, it is clear that his living at all was an act of absolute superfluity.

The advantage of the emotions is that they lead us astray.

The dim roar of London was like the bourdon note of a distant organ

Be happy, be happy; you shall have your red rose. I will build it out of music by moonlight, and stain it with my own heart's-blood. All that I ask of you in return is that you will be a true lover, for Love is wiser than Philosophy, though she is wise, and mightier than Power, though he is mighty.