I know magicians and I know magic and I say this: all magicians lie and this one more than most.

Mr. Robinson was a polished sort of person. He was so clean and healthy and pleased about everything that he positively shone - which is only to be expected in a fairy or an angel, but is somewhat disconcerting in an attorney.

It is also true that his hair had a reddish tinge and, as everybody knows, no one with red hair can ever truly be said to be handsome.

How quickly was every bad thing discovered to be the fault of the previous administration (an evil set of men who wedded general stupidity to wickedness of purpose).

And how shall I think of you?' He considered a moment and then laughed. 'Think of me with my nose in a book!

She wore a gown the color of storms, shadows, and rain and a necklace of broken promises and regrets.

you must learn to live as I do - in the face of constant criticism, opposition and censure. That, sir, is the English way.