A straight nose is a great help if one wishes to look serious'.

One of the disadvantages of almost universal education was the fact that all kinds of persons acquired a familiarity with one's favorite writers. It gave one a curious feeling; it was like seeing a drunken stranger wrapped in one's dressing gown.

Nature is all very well in her place, but she must not be allowed to make things untidy.

I do not object to the phenomena, but I do object to the parrot.

Like all really strong-minded women, on whom everybody flops, she adored being bossed about. It was so restful.

Surely she had endured enough for one evening without having to listen to intelligent conversation?

Happiness can never hope to command so much interest as distress.