A dramatist is one who from his earliest years has found that sheer gazing at the shocks and counter-shocks among people is quite sufficiently engrossing without having to encase it in comment.

Comparisons of one's lot with others' teaches us nothing and enfeebles the will.

I have inherited this burden of superstition and nonsense. I govern innumerable men but must acknowledge that I am governed by birds and thunderclaps

I want you to try and remember what it was like to have been very young. And particularly the days when you were first in love; when you were like a person sleepwalking, and you didn’t quite see the street you were in, and didn’t quite hear everything that was said to you. You’re just a little bit crazy. Will you remember that, please?

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate.

I am my own judge of what truths I shall tell. The truth can do just as much harm as a lie.

[Whenever] you get near the human race, there's layers and layers of nonsense.